Maintenance Cluster Urban Forestry and Nursery Infrastructure Works

The Deputy Conservator of Forest Lasbela at Uthal invites sealed tenders from eligible bidders for the execution of maintenance works under the composite schedule of the Government of Balochistan. This procurement focuses on the 4th and 5th year maintenance cluster, specifically the Urban Forestry component for the 1st year, which includes land preparation, planting, sowing, and nursery infrastructure and maintenance. The project is based in Uthal, Balochistan, and aims to enhance forestry and nursery facilities in the region. The technical scope covers land preparation, planting and sowing activities, and the development and upkeep of nursery infrastructure. The scale of work is significant, with an estimated cost of **PKR 15,200,000**. Bidders must have valid registration with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) in category C-6 or above, renewed up to the 2025-26 financial year, and must hold valid Income Tax and Sales Tax registrations with active taxpayer lists (ATL). Other mandatory conditions and detailed marking criteria are outlined in the bidding documents. The procurement method is a Single Stage-Two Envelope procedure. Interested firms can obtain bidding documents from the office of the Deputy Conservator of Forest Lasbela at Uthal upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Rs. 2000 deposited under head C-03370 through a Green Challan Form at the National Bank of Pakistan. The documents can also be downloaded from www.bppra.org.pk. Bidders must submit the Green Challan Form one day prior to bid opening. The deadline for submission is **14/05/2026 at 10:00 am**, with opening scheduled the same day at 11:00 am in the presence of contractors or their authorized representatives. Submission must be in sealed envelopes delivered by hand or registered mail to the Deputy Conservator of Forest Lasbela at Uthal. The bid validity period is ninety (90) days. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure the earnest money in the form of a 2% Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) is prepared in advance and submitted as per the schedule bank requirements. This will avoid disqualification on technical grounds and streamline the evaluation process.