Rehabilitation and Renovation of Multiple Dargahs in Thatta District

This tender invites bids for the rehabilitation and renovation of several historic dargahs located in Thatta district, Sindh, under the Chief Administrator Auqaf Sindh Hyderabad. The scope includes civil works such as dismantling, plastering, marble flooring, painting, joinery, and construction of allied facilities. The project aims to preserve cultural heritage sites while ensuring structural integrity and aesthetic restoration. The works involve detailed civil construction activities including dismantling of old concrete, lime plaster removal, and application of new cement plaster. Fine dressed Afghan Ziarat white marble flooring will be installed, along with surface finishing and painting with approved materials. Joinery works include installation of kail wood doors and windows with all necessary fittings. The site is located in Thatta, requiring careful logistical planning and adherence to local construction standards to address environmental and engineering challenges. Bidders must be registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) under relevant codes and hold valid registrations with FBR and SRB tax authorities. Compliance with PEC categories and submission of FBR/ATL status for the financial year 2025-26 is mandatory. The tender requires submission of earnest money in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) at 5% of the estimated cost. Technical bids will be evaluated on experience, financial turnover, and bank statements, ensuring only qualified contractors proceed to financial bid opening. The submission deadline is **13-04-2026** with bid opening at 11:00 AM on the same day. Bids must be submitted online through the E-Pak Acquisition & Disposal System (E-PADS). Original tender fee and bid security must be delivered in sealed envelopes to the Office of Chief Administrator Auqaf Sindh Hyderabad, Opposite Session Court, Fatima Jinnah Road, Hyderabad. Late or incomplete bids will not be entertained. Pro-Tip: Ensure all pages of the technical proposal are numbered and attested with the firm's stamp and CNIC-compliant signature. Also, carefully review the newspaper advertisement for specific stamp duty requirements, as these are often overlooked and can lead to disqualification.