Original Development Works 2026-27 for Cantonment Board Sargodha

Cantonment Board Sargodha invites bids from contractors and firms for various original development works for financial year 2026-27. The cumulative amount is PKR 276.082 million, and the E-PADS reference is P-170910. The complete list of works, individual estimates and detailed requirements form part of the Terms and References of Bids available through the PPRA EPAD 2.0 module.

Bidding is on a percentage-above-or-below basis using the MES Schedule of Rates 2025, amended up to date. The single-stage, two-envelope procedure applies under Rule 27(b) of the Public Procurement Rules 2026. Applicants must have valid Pakistan Engineering Council registration for 2026-27 in the relevant code and category, a valid NTN, and active taxpayer status with the Federal Board of Revenue. PEC category C-3 or above is required. The eligibility criteria also refer to sole proprietorship and private limited company registration in the Single Member Company category. Only firms and contractors registered as vendors on PPRA E-PADS are eligible to participate.

Bidding documents are available only through the PPRA E-PADS portal at https://epads.gov.pk. A compulsory bidding processing fee of Rs. 5,000 must be submitted through a CDR or cheque in the name of the Cantonment Executive Officer. Bidders must complete and authenticate their bids, upload PDF files and submit online through https://eprocure.gov.pk. Bids must be submitted through E-PADS before the opening date in accordance with the bidding documents. Any objection to the eligibility criteria must be filed three days before the deadline under Rule 38.

Bid security or earnest money of 5% is required against each work, calculated according to the amount listed for that work in the bidding documents. Security must be a CDR issued by a scheduled bank from the firm's account in favour of the Cantonment Executive Officer, Cantonment Board Sargodha, Club Road, Sargodha Cantt. The firm's name must be clearly identified on the CDR. Bidders must upload a scanned certificate on an original judicial stamp paper valued at Rs. 1,200 confirming that their firm is not involved in litigation.

Bids will be opened publicly on 20 November 2026 at 2:30 pm at the office of Cantonment Board Sargodha, Club Road, Sargodha Cantt, in the presence of bidders or their authorized representatives. Participants must bring attested copies of relevant documents and original bid-security CDRs for presentation to the procurement committee. If an occasional holiday occurs, opening will take place on the next working day. Technical and financial evaluation results will subsequently be communicated through EPAD 2.0.

Quoted rates must include all applicable federal and provincial taxes. Abnormally low bids will be processed under Rule 43. The successful bidder must execute an agreement and furnish a performance guarantee of 10% of the contract amount through a CDR. Blacklisted firms, firms involved in litigation, and firms found involved in corruption or fraudulent practices will be treated as non-responsive. Incorrect information may lead to legal action and disqualification. The authority may reject all applications under Rule 45, assigning reasons. Work-related information may be obtained from the Engineering Branch, Cantonment Board Sargodha, Club Road, Sargodha.