Prequalification for Crane Upgradation, Transformer Replacement and Supply Materials by HQ DW&CE (Navy)

HQ DW&CE (Navy), Military Engineer Services, invites applications with credentials for prequalification of firms and contractors and subsequent issuance of tenders. The office is located at Sector E-8, Naval Complex, Islamabad. The invitation is issued under Clauses 13, 15 and 16 of PPRA Rules 2004.

The requirements comprise conversion or upgradation of one 5-ton overhead manual crane and one 8-ton manual crane into semi-electric cranes at Mauripur; replacement of transformers, breakers and associated accessories at Dockyard; provision of bazar supply materials for electrical fittings, specifically switch socket items, at Islamabad; provision of bazar supply materials comprising PPRC pipes and fitting fixtures at Islamabad; provision of bazar supply materials comprising electrical circuit breakers at Islamabad; and provision of bazar supply materials comprising electric fans at Islamabad.

Firms and contractors enlisted with MES in categories A and B, or with another government department, and having experience in this type of work may apply. Applicants must provide a company profile and supporting information for consideration for prequalification and issuance of tenders.

The required information includes descriptions of similar works currently in hand and completed during the last five years, identifying the sponsoring agency, the cost of each work and the sponsoring agency's performance report. Applicants must also provide a list of enrolled manpower, including engineers with valid PEC numbers; details of tools, plant and machinery held; bank statements for the last two years; and NTN, FBR, PEC and MES registration certificates. Firms and contractors must have Pakistan Engineering Council registration renewed up to 30 June 2027 to be considered for issuance of tender documents.

Applications will be scrutinized, and tenders will be issued only to prequalified firms and contractors. Prequalified firms must deposit bid security equal to 2% of their quoted bid cost in favour of DW&CE (Navy), Islamabad, with the tender documents, under Clause 25 of the PPRA Procurement Code, fourth edition. This security is refundable to unsuccessful bidders.

Tenders must reach HQ DW&CE (Navy), Sector E-8, Naval Complex, Islamabad, by 11:30 on 25 November 2026 and will be opened on the same date at 12:00. Bids will be evaluated against criteria formulated by HQ DW&CE (Navy), and the lowest evaluated responsive bid will be identified and accepted. The Accepting Officer reserves the right to reject any or all applications under paragraph 33 of PPRA Rules 2004. Incomplete applications will not be entertained.