Installation of Weather Surveillance Radar and Hostel Accommodation Construction at Sukkur Airport

The Pakistan Meteorological Department under the Ministry of Defence invites bids for the project titled Installation of Weather Surveillance Radar at Sukkur and construction of Hostel Accommodation at Sukkur Airport. This procurement is managed through the Project Director/Chief Meteorologist at the Meteorological Headquarters Camp Office, Meteorological Complex, University Road, Karachi. Eligible firms must be licensed by the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) in category C5 or above for Civil and General Electrical & Mechanical categories, duly registered and active with the Sindh provincial tax departments and FBR. Items being procured: - Installation of Weather Surveillance Radar at Sukkur - Construction of Hostel Accommodation at Sukkur Airport The technical scope includes civil works for the hostel accommodation and electrical and mechanical works related to the radar installation. The project is scheduled under the PakPWD schedule 2022 and will be completed within the stipulated timeframe. Bidders are required to submit a Bid Security in the form of a Pay Order amounting to 2% of the bid value in favor of the Director General Meteorological Services, Karachi. All bids must be submitted online through the E-Procurement and Disposal System (EPAD) and the original earnest money pay order must be delivered to the office of the Chief Meteorologist at the Meteorological Headquarters Camp Office, Karachi by 10:30 PST on 20th August 2023. The department reserves the right to accept or reject any bid according to PPRA Rules 2004. For further details, bidders may inspect the tender documents at the Project Director's office. Detailed specifications can be downloaded from official websites including www.ppra.gov.pk, www.pmd.gov.pk, and www.epads.gov.pk. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely submission of both the online bid and the original earnest money pay order to avoid disqualification. Also, verifying PEC registration and tax compliance beforehand will streamline the bidding process and enhance eligibility.