Pre-qualification of Firms for Residential and Non-Residential Building Construction Works

The Engineer-in-Chief Branch, GHQ, headquartered at Gate No 7, Rawalpindi, invites applications for pre-qualification of firms, contractors and consultants for construction and allied works. The scope covers provision and construction of certain residential and non-residential buildings, services and facilities across multiple locations in Punjab including Kamra, Taxila, Rawalpindi, Chaklala, Islamabad, Lahore, Sialkot, Muzaffargarh, Swat, Karachi, Shah Bandar, Sujawal, Jewani, Pasni, Ormara, Turbat and Gwadar. This is a pre-qualification process to shortlist eligible contractors for future tender issuance under PPRA Rules 2004, reference number 2000-PPRA/21-N/26-27/2/Works/DP&W/E-2.

Eligible applicants must be enlisted with the Pakistan Engineering Council in Category C-2 or above in relevant construction trades, with validity extending to June 2027, or preferably enlisted with the Military Engineering Services in Category A. Non-enlisted firms may apply by furnishing 2% refundable bid security. Applicants must be pre-qualified with the Engineer-in-Chief's Branch at GHQ Rawalpindi, possess no outstanding Delayed & Evacuation recoveries, and submit no special reports against them. Firms must provide detailed work orders, project completion photos, satisfactory completion certificates from users, bank statements, NTN certificates and three years of income tax returns.

Applications with full credentials must be received at the E-in-C's Branch, GHQ Rawalpindi by 1130 hours on 17 August 2026, with tender opening scheduled for 1200 hours on the same date. Interested firms should contact the focal person, GSO-I (WP&C), at Telephone No. 051-9271287 or Fax No. 051-9271261 during official working hours. Additional details and bid documents may be obtained from DP&W E-in-C's Branch, R.A. Bazaar Gate No. 07, GHQ Rawalpindi. Incomplete applications will not be entertained, and the Accepting Officer reserves the right to reject any or all applications in accordance with PPRA rules.

This is a pre-qualification call by the military engineering authority covering construction and services across geographically dispersed sites spanning Sindh, Punjab and Balochistan. Scope appears large and multi-location, suggesting ongoing or phased execution. The tight deadline (17 Aug 2026) and the explicit reference to past pre-qualification status and clean DI&E records indicate a formal vetting process rather than a one-off contract. Firms must already hold substantial PEC credentials and proven track record; pre-qualification does not guarantee future work but establishes eligibility for forthcoming tenders.

Who can bid: Applicants must hold PEC Category C-2 or higher (preferably MES Cat A) with validity through June 2027. Non-enlisted firms may apply with 2% refundable bid security. Applicants must be previously pre-qualified by E-in-C Branch GHQ and have no outstanding DI&E recoveries or adverse special reports. Firms must submit evidence of successful completed projects with user certificates.