Horticulture Works at Charing Cross, Race Course Chowk and Army Graveyard Road by Rawalpindi Cantonment Board

Rawalpindi Cantonment Board invites electronic bids from eligible firms and contractors for horticulture works during Financial Year 2026-27. The procurement will use the Single Stage One Envelope procedure through EPADS V2.0 under Rule 27(a) of the Public Procurement Rules, 2026. The EPADS V2.0 ID is P188331.

There are three separate lots: horticulture works for the underpass at Charing Cross, estimated at Rs. 24.803 million with bid security of Rs. 496,060; horticulture works for the underpass at Race Course Chowk, estimated at Rs. 25.873 million with bid security of Rs. 517,460; and horticulture works at Army Graveyard Road, estimated at Rs. 6.197 million with bid security of Rs. 123,940. Bidders may participate in one or more lots but must submit a separate bid and bid security for each lot. Qualification requirements for participation in multiple lots will be stated in the bidding documents.

Bidders must be registered as vendors on EPADS and possess valid Pakistan Engineering Council registration in the appropriate category and relevant specialization, where applicable, a valid NTN, applicable tax registrations and Active Taxpayers List status. Documentary evidence and supporting declarations must be supplied, with an authorized signatory signing the bid. Bidders must declare their eligibility, blacklisting or debarment status and the accuracy of their information, and disclose pending litigation as required by the bidding documents.

Complete bidding documents, including the scope of work, bills of quantities, specifications, qualification requirements, evaluation criteria and contract conditions, are available on EPADS V2.0 from 8 November 2026. Complete and duly authenticated bids must be submitted electronically through the tender workspace. Manual bids will not be accepted.

Each bid must include the relevant fixed bid security as a Call Deposit Receipt issued by a scheduled bank in favour of the Cantonment Executive Officer, Rawalpindi Cantonment Board. A copy must be uploaded with the electronic bid, and the original instrument must reach the Board's office by the submission deadline. The instrument must clearly identify the bidder and relevant work.

Bids must be submitted by 18 November 2026 at 13:00 and will be opened through EPADS that day at 14:00. Bidders or their authorized representatives may attend at the Rawalpindi Cantonment Board office, The Mall, Rawalpindi Cantt. Rates must be in Pakistani rupees and include applicable taxes, duties, transportation, labour, materials and all other completion costs.

Bids will be evaluated lot-wise. Examination will follow Rule 43, with no automatic rejection or additional security solely because a rate is below the estimate. Successful bidders must furnish a performance guarantee equal to 5% of the contract amount and execute the prescribed agreement. Contract award and work issuance are subject to release and availability of funds from the Government of Punjab. Rejection or cancellation will follow Rules 45 and 46. Where Rule 49 applies, submission and opening will move to the next working day at the same times.

Contact the Cantonment Executive Officer, Rawalpindi Cantonment Board, The Mall, Rawalpindi Cantt. Telephone: 051-9274401-04. Fax: 051-9274407.