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Description / Scope of Work
The Directorate General of Archaeology, Government of the Punjab, has invited bids for the Rehabilitation & Upgradation of Iqbal Manzil, a heritage property located in Sialkot, Punjab. The procurement follows the Single Stage Two Envelope bidding procedure with an estimated project cost of Rs. 12.844 million and a stipulated completion period ending 15-06-2027. This is a conservation and civil rehabilitation contract aimed at restoring and upgrading the historic Iqbal Manzil building for the department's heritage preservation mandate.
Interested and eligible contractors must submit both technical and financial bid envelopes as per the bidding data sheet and instructions to bidders included in the tender document. A bid security equivalent to 5% of the estimated cost is mandatory for bid submission, and bidders are required to furnish supporting documents including the Letter of Technical Bid, Letter of Price Bid, Bill of Quantities, proposed construction schedule, list of equipment, subcontractors (if any), and a signed Integrity Pact as prescribed in the appendices to the bidding documents.
Complete bidding documents, including detailed instructions, bill of quantities and appendices, can be obtained from the office of the Directorate General of Archaeology, 60-A, Garden Block, Garden Town, Lahore. Bidders should refer to the bidding data sheet for exact submission deadlines, bid opening schedule and contact details, and are advised to review the site conditions prior to preparing their financial offers for this heritage rehabilitation contract in Sialkot.
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This is a small-value heritage conservation contract (~Rs. 12.8 million) for restoring a historic building in Sialkot, distinct from routine civil works due to its archaeology/heritage nature, which o…
ten demands specialized restoration skills and material sourcing rather than standard construction. The two-envelope method means technical capability will be scrutinized separately from price, favoring contractors with prior conservation or heritage project experience. Given the modest value, this suits small-to-mid-tier local contractors rather than large firms, but timeline pressure toward the mid-2027 completion date should be factored into planning.
Who can bid: The notice does not specify a PEC category, but contractors typically require PEC registration in an appropriate building/civil works category commensurate with the Rs. 12.844 million value, along with valid NTN and sales tax registration. Prior experience in heritage conservation or restoration work is typically preferred given the nature of the Iqbal Manzil project.