Lease, Renovation, Refurbishment, Modernization, Operation, Management and Maintenance of Federal Lodge No. II, Garden Road, Karachi

NOTE: This is an AUCTION/LEASE notice, not a procurement tender. Bidders pay the department to acquire ownership, lease, rental, or collection rights. The Ministry of Housing & Works, through its Estate Office Management Regional Directorate Karachi, invites e-bids via EPADS v2.0 for the lease, renovation, refurbishment, modernization, operation, management, and maintenance of Federal Lodge No. II located on Garden Road, Karachi (opposite Karachi Zoo Gate No. 2). This lease opportunity is for a proposed period of 20 years with a reserve monthly rent of Rs. 1,000,000. Items/Properties involved: - Federal Lodge No. II, Garden Road, Karachi The scope includes comprehensive renovation and refurbishment works, modernization of facilities, ongoing operation, and full management and maintenance of the property. Bidders must be prepared to undertake all necessary upgrades and ensure the property is maintained to high standards throughout the lease period. Eligibility criteria require bidders to submit bids through the EPADS online portal. The procurement procedure is Single Stage Two Envelope with technical weightage of 80% and financial weightage of 20%. Only bidders obtaining at least 35 out of 50 technical marks will qualify for opening of their financial proposals. A bid security of Rs. 240,000 is mandatory. Key dates include the bid submission deadline on 28-10-2026 at 11:00 AM, with online bid opening scheduled for 28-10-2026 at 11:30 AM. Interested bidders should consult detailed bidding documents available at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/ using the Disposal Activity ID: D11196. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure full compliance with the technical requirements and timely submission through the EPADS portal to avoid disqualification. Early preparation of technical documents and bid security arrangements is advised to meet the strict deadlines.