Maintenance and Repair of Hostel Works at Pakistan Steel Cadet College Karachi

This tender invites qualified contractors in Karachi for the maintenance and repair of hostel buildings at Pakistan Steel Cadet College. The project involves comprehensive civil works including cement concrete flooring, plastering, distempering, tile laying, and painting across multiple hostel blocks. The scope covers structural repairs and finishing works to ensure the hostels meet functional and aesthetic standards. The works will be executed at Steel Town, Bin Qasim, Karachi, requiring contractors to mobilize adequate construction equipment such as concrete mixers, steel cutting and bending machines, and scaffolding. The site demands careful coordination to maintain safety and minimize disruption. Contractors must prepare detailed construction schedules and quality control plans, adhering to PWD specifications and using approved materials like Lucky Cement, Amreli Steel, and Bholhari sand. Bidders must hold a valid PEC registration in category C-6 for 2025-26, be registered with the FBR/NTN, and demonstrate financial capacity and relevant experience in educational sector construction. The tender requires submission of technical and financial bids under a single stage two envelope procedure. Compliance with integrity pact and submission of bid security at 5% of bid amount is mandatory. The submission deadline is set for 21st February 2026 at 2:00 PM, with bid opening at 2:30 PM on the same day at the office of the Principal, Pakistan Steel Cadet College, Steel Town, Bin Qasim, Karachi. Bids must be submitted in sealed hard copy format to the procuring agency's office. Pro-Tip: Ensure to review the detailed bill of quantities and technical specifications carefully, especially the requirements for minimum construction equipment and supervisory staff qualifications. Missing any mandatory document or failing to meet PEC category requirements can lead to disqualification. Also, verify the stamp duty payment obligations as per the tender instructions to avoid bid rejection.