Construction of Product Display Centre for Food Processing for Promotion of Fruits and Honey Value Added Products in Gilgit Region

The Communication and Works Department Gilgit-Baltistan, Building Division Gilgit Region, is inviting sealed tenders under the Single Stage One Envelope (SSOE) procedure for important construction works in Gilgit. This tender focuses on the promotion of fruits and honey value added products through the construction of a product display centre dedicated to food processing under the Department of Agriculture Gilgit. Items being procured: - Construction of product Display Centre for Food Processing DOA Gilgit This project involves civil construction work with an estimated cost of PKR 2,559,200. The scope includes building a facility that will serve as a display and processing centre to enhance the value addition of local fruits and honey products. The site is located in Gilgit, and the work will be executed by firms licensed by the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) in category C6 or above, with specialization in relevant codes. The contractor must provide a 3% earnest money of the construction cost in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) in favor of the Executive Engineer Building Division GB C&WD Gilgit. The CDR must bear the original signature of the authority; electronic signatures are not acceptable. Eligibility criteria include valid PEC registration category C6 or above, FBR registration, and submission of original departmental no litigation and no sick scheme certificates for the financial year 2026-27. The firm must also submit a renewal receipt from the Works Department GB for the same financial year. Only project-specific power of attorney on judicial stamp paper signed and stamped by a 1st Class Magistrate will be accepted. Applications from contractors listed in sick projects or those with license cancellation requests will be rejected. The tender documents can be obtained from the office of the Executive Engineer Building Division GB C&WD Gilgit upon submission of a non-refundable treasury challan. The tender closing date is **28th July 2026 at 10:00 AM**, with bid opening at 10:30 AM the same day. Bidders are advised to carefully prepare their technical and financial bids, ensuring all required documents and earnest money are included to avoid disqualification. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) is physically embossed with the original signature of the issuing authority, as electronic signatures will lead to rejection. Also, submit your bid well before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues.