Prequalification of Building Construction Contractors for Aga Khan Agency for Habitat Pakistan

Aga Khan Agency for Habitat Pakistan (AKAHP) invites applications from experienced and eligible construction contractors for prequalification to undertake various building construction works in Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral. Contractors with relevant experience in construction projects, particularly in Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral, are encouraged to apply. The invitation to bid reference is AKAHP/26/SB/P-06.

Applicants must hold valid registration with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) in the relevant category. They must also have valid registration with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and applicable provincial tax authorities. Proven experience in building construction and civil works is required, together with experience in successfully completing similar construction projects.

Contractors must have qualified engineers, technical staff and skilled labour available for the proposed construction works. They must also have access to construction machinery, tools and equipment, and possess adequate financial capacity to execute the works. Applicants must be able to mobilize resources and work in the remote and mountainous areas of Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral. They must have no record of blacklisting by any government department or recognized organization. These are the minimum eligibility requirements for applicants seeking prequalification.

Applications must include a complete contractor profile and all supporting documents. The complete application must be submitted in a sealed envelope clearly marked “Application for Prequalification of Construction Contractors – Gilgit-Baltistan and Chitral”. Applications are due by 23 November 2026. Contractors may submit their applications to the contact address or send them by email to asif.taj@akdn.org.

The point of contact is Asif Ali Taj, Assistant Manager Administration & Procurement. The application submission and contact address is Suite 310-311, Kassam Court, Block 5, Clifton, Karachi - 75600, Pakistan. Applicants using physical delivery should address their complete profile and supporting documents to this office and use the required envelope marking. Those using email should send their application to the stated email address by the same deadline. The contact telephone number is +92300-7041-162.