Pre-Qualification for Construction of New Islamabad Convention, Exhibition and Expo Centre

The Works Directorate of the Capital Development Authority (CDA) Islamabad invites pre-qualification applications from eligible contractors for the Construction of the New Islamabad Convention, Exhibition and Expo Centre. This pre-qualification is a critical step to shortlist capable contractors who will be invited to bid for the subsequent contract. The project is located in Islamabad and involves significant building infrastructure works. Items being procured: - Construction of New Islamabad Convention Centre - Exhibition and Expo Centre facilities The scope includes all civil works related to the construction of the centre, requiring contractors with proven experience in large-scale building infrastructure projects. Applicants must be registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) in category C-A with relevant specialization codes including CE-Yes 01, CE-02, CE-9, CE-10, EE-01 to EE-06, ME-01 to ME-04, BC-01, BC-03, and BC-04. Joint ventures are allowed with a maximum of three members. Eligibility criteria include successful execution of at least two building infrastructure contracts within the last 10 years, ongoing projects in Pakistan with minimum contract values, and possession of required equipment and qualified personnel such as project managers, construction managers, mechanical and electrical engineers, and site engineers. Financial capability must demonstrate working capital and bank credit lines of at least PKR 5 billion, with an average annual turnover of similar magnitude over the last three years. Applications must be submitted electronically through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 portal by **October 9, 2026, 11:00 AM**. Late or manual submissions will not be accepted. The technical bid opening will occur on the same day at 11:30 AM via EPADS. Interested bidders are advised to carefully review the pre-qualification documents available on EPADS and ensure compliance with all requirements including PEC registration, FBR registration, and submission of all supporting documents. A pre-application meeting for clarifications is scheduled for September 25, 2026. Bidders should register on EPADS if not already registered. Earnest money and bid security requirements will be detailed in the pre-qualification documents. One practical tip for bidders is to ensure all joint venture agreements clearly specify the scope and share of each member to avoid disqualification. This pre-qualification is a vital opportunity for contractors to demonstrate their capacity and secure participation in a landmark infrastructure project in Islamabad.