Construction of Material Resource Center and Additive Manufacturing Facility at PCSIR Karachi

This tender invites qualified contractors in Karachi for the construction of a Material Resource Center and development of an Additive Manufacturing & Reverse Engineering Facility at PCSIR Laboratories Complex. The project involves comprehensive civil works including site clearance, excavation, reinforced concrete columns, beams, slabs, masonry, plastering, painting, and installation of electrical and plumbing systems. The site is located at PCSIR Laboratories Complex, Karachi, requiring contractors to mobilize resources efficiently and comply with technical specifications. The scope demands contractors registered with PEC in category C-4 or above with relevant codes (CE-09, CE-10, EE-04, ME-06), active on FBR's ATL, and registered with Sindh Revenue Board. Contractors must demonstrate financial stability with audited statements for the last three years and provide evidence of similar completed projects within the last three years. The project duration is six months with a commencement within five working days of contract award. Bidders should ensure compliance with PEC category requirements and maintain active tax status for the fiscal years 2024-25 and 2025-26. The bid security of PKR 380,000 must be submitted in the form of a bank draft or call deposit receipt. The tender follows a single stage two-envelope procedure with technical and financial proposals submitted via the EPADS portal. The bid validity period is 90 days. Submission deadline is on the 16th of April 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening half an hour later at PCSIR Head Office, 1 Constitution Avenue, G-5/2, Islamabad. Tender documents can be obtained from PCSIR Head Office or downloaded from EPADS. Interested bidders should attend the pre-bid meeting on 9th April 2026 at PCSIR Islamabad. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid includes all required documents such as notarized power of attorney on judicial stamp paper, valid PEC registration, tax certificates, and no-blacklisting affidavit. Pay special attention to the earnest money deposit format and submission deadlines to avoid disqualification.