Repair and Maintenance of Mehran Arts Council at Hyderabad

The Planning Development Monitoring and Implementation Cell of the Culture Tourism Antiquities and Archives Department Government of Sindh invites bids for the repair and maintenance of Mehran Arts Council located in Hyderabad Sindh. This project involves comprehensive civil and electrical works including scraping and chemical polishing of mosaic and marble flooring cement plastering and painting with approved materials. The scope also covers anti-termite treatment surface preparation for painting and distempering fixing of marble tiles and granite counters as well as repair and maintenance of wooden doors windows and electrical wiring including LED lighting and ceiling fans. The department requires bidders to have valid PEC registration in relevant categories with specialization codes CE-01 CE-09 CE-10 EE-02 and EE-04 and must be active taxpayers with FBR and SRB. Minimum five years experience in similar government works is mandatory supported by documentary evidence including work orders and completion certificates. Financial capability must be demonstrated through audited financial statements bank statements and tax returns for the last five years. The tender fee is Rs. 3,000 and a bid security of 5 percent of the estimated cost amounting to Rs. 2 million is required in the form of call deposit pay order demand draft or bank guarantee. Bids must be submitted online through the SPPRA EPADS portal by 18th May 2026 at 12:30 PM and will be opened the same day at 1:00 PM at the office of the Executive Engineer PDM&I Cell Karachi. Manual bids will not be accepted. The contract duration is three months with a performance security of 5 percent of contract price. The department emphasizes strict compliance with eligibility criteria and submission of all required documents signed and stamped on each page. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely submission of original bid security and tender fee instruments to the procuring agency office before the deadline to avoid disqualification. This tender offers a significant opportunity for qualified contractors to engage in a prestigious cultural heritage project with a budget of PKR 40 million and strict adherence to SPPRA rules and departmental guidelines.