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Description / Scope of Work
The Communication & Works Department, Gilgit-Baltistan invites sealed bids for the restoration of a damaged suspension bridge at Korfay Braaldo Shigar under emergency work provisions. The tender reference number is TSE-202601222320, with procurement conducted through a single stage one envelope method as per PPRA Rules 2022. This emergency repair project aims to restore critical infrastructure connectivity in the Shigar region of Gilgit-Baltistan, with evaluated bids ranging from approximately Rs. 26.4 million to Rs. 29.3 million. The tender has been formally evaluated and processed for contract award to the most advantageous bidder.
Qualified bidders must meet technical eligibility criteria and possess appropriate contractor licenses and certifications. Eight bids were received and technically evaluated for their qualifications and responsive capacity. Bid security and financial documentation are required as per standard procurement regulations. All bidding firms must comply with PPRA Rules 2022 provisions regarding contractor registration and performance capabilities for infrastructure restoration projects.
Bid documents closure occurred on 10 February 2026 at 12:00 PM with opening scheduled for 12:30 PM the same day. Interested contractors should obtain complete bid documents and submission details from the Communication & Works Department office in Gilgit-Baltistan. The final evaluation report dated 13 July 2026 confirms that M/S Gulfraz (JV) Karimullah, a government contractor, submitted the most advantageous bid at Rs. 26,832,604.79 and has been approved for contract award by the competent authority.
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Emergency restoration of a damaged suspension bridge in remote Shigar region; single high-value contract (~Rs.
26.4–29.3M) with evaluated bids already submitted and winner announced. This appears post-tender closure (bid opening 10 Feb 2026, evaluation 13 July 2026), making it unsuitable for new bidders unless rebid is called. Notable: single-stage procurement under PPRA emergency provisions suggests compressed timeline and technical complexity typical of critical infrastructure in difficult terrain.
Who can bid: Typically requires PEC Category C or higher for bridge work; valid NTN/FBR registration; SECP incorporation if company structure; compliance with PPRA Rules 2022 contractor registration. No restrictions stated, but emergency work under GB authority implies preference for experienced civil contractors with demonstrable suspension-bridge or similar structural capability.