Major Renovation and Refurbishment Works of NBP SQA Chiniot Branch Sargodha

Major renovation and refurbishment works are planned for the National Bank of Pakistan's SQA Chiniot Branch located in Sargodha, Punjab. This project involves comprehensive civil, electrical, plumbing, air-conditioning, and furniture works to upgrade the branch facilities to modern standards. The National Bank of Pakistan is the procuring agency overseeing this project under the 2025-26 financial year budget. The scope includes dismantling existing structures such as masonry walls, false ceilings, flooring, doors, and windows, followed by reconstruction with reinforced cement concrete, brick masonry, plastering, and finishing works. Specialized works include installation of porcelain tiles, granite skirting, glass partitions, wooden furnishings, and advanced electrical wiring with data and voice cabling. The air-conditioning system will be upgraded with inverter-type wall-mounted units, and plumbing works will cover installation of modern fixtures and water supply systems. The project site is in Sargodha city, requiring careful coordination to maintain branch operations during construction. Bidders must be registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council in category C-5 or above with specialization codes CE-10 and EE-04. They must have completed at least three similar projects costing not less than PKR 25 million in the last three years, preferably for banks or financial institutions. Compliance with FBR Active Taxpayer List and provincial revenue board registration is mandatory. The project requires adherence to PEC standards and FBR/ATL status for the 2025-26 financial year. The submission deadline for bids is 11:00 AM on March 31, 2026, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day at the National Bank of Pakistan Regional Headquarters Building, 26-Mclagon Road, Lahore. Bids must be submitted electronically through the e-Pak Acquisition & Disposal System (EPADS). Original bid security of PKR 1,500,000 must be submitted before the closing time. The contract will be awarded following a single stage one envelope procedure. Pro-Tip: Ensure strict compliance with the bid security submission requirements and PEC registration codes. Missing original bid security or incorrect PEC category can lead to outright rejection. Also, carefully review the detailed Bill of Quantities and technical specifications to avoid underestimating the scope, especially for specialized works like air-conditioning and electrical installations.