Repair and Renovation of Office Building and Allied Civil Works at AFU Cargo Complex, Collectorate of Customs Airports, Lahore

This tender invites qualified firms to undertake the repair and renovation of the office building and allied civil works at the AFU Cargo Complex, Collectorate of Customs Airports, Lahore. The project covers extensive refurbishment including ablution areas, toilets, sewerage and rainwater down pipes, and related civil works across multiple floors of the building. The scope involves dismantling existing tiles and concrete, replacing sewerage and rainwater pipes, fixing steel door frames, installing deodar wood and PVC door shutters, laying glazed tiles, painting, and plumbing works. The site is located in Lahore, requiring careful coordination to minimize disruption while ensuring quality workmanship and adherence to engineering standards. The project budget is allocated for the financial year 2025-26 with a completion timeline of 60 days post-contract signing. Bidders must be registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) and possess valid NTN and GST registrations with active tax payer status. A minimum of three years' experience with government clients and financial soundness demonstrated by bank statements showing a balance of at least PKR 5.05 million as of June 30, 2025, is mandatory. Performance certificates from at least two government departments are required. The bid security is 2% of the total quoted amount, submitted as a pay order in favor of the Collectorate of Customs Airports, Lahore. All bids must be submitted electronically via the E-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (E-PADS) with a hard copy of documents submitted to the Additional Collector (HQ) office before the deadline. Ensure your firm's PEC category aligns with the scope of civil works and that your FBR/ATL status is current for the 2025-26 financial year. This will avoid disqualification during technical evaluation. The tender follows the Single Stage One Envelope (SSOE) procedure under PPRA rules and amendments. The submission deadline is set for 04 February 2026 at 12:00 pm, with bid opening at 01:00 pm on the same day at the office of the Additional Collector (HQ), AFU Cargo Complex, Collectorate of Customs Airports, Lahore. Late submissions or manual bids will not be accepted. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the bidding documents for the exact stamp duty and affidavit requirements on Rs.100/- stamp paper declaring no blacklisting. Missing these formalities often leads to bid rejection. Also, ensure your financial bid is uploaded only via E-PADS to avoid disqualification.