Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
The Government of the Punjab, Department of Irrigation, invites tenders for the rehabilitation and concrete lining of Shahpur Distributary (Disty). The estimated project cost is Rs. 313,608,789, with a contract duration of 24 months. This is a percentage/item rate tender for civil works involving concrete lining and rehabilitation activities. The project falls under the jurisdiction of LJC Circle Sargodha, Shahpur Division, and Shahpur Sub Division. Bidders are required to thoroughly examine the site, specifications, and contract documents before submitting their bids, and must conduct their own investigations into ground conditions, hydrological and climatic factors, material availability, labour accessibility, and transportation facilities in the area.
Bidders must submit an earnest money deposit of Rs. 15,680,439 with their tender. The tender will be evaluated on the basis of item rates quoted in the bid schedule. The tenderer is solely responsible for the quality of work and its conformity with specifications and drawings. Bidders must sign each page of tender and contract documents without alteration, and any corrections must be properly attested. The Engineer-in-charge will not assume responsibility for information gathered by the tenderer or any deductions made from supplied contract documents.
The bid schedule must be completed with unit rates for each item of work, with the total tender amount calculated accordingly. All necessary documents including specifications, bill of quantities, and estimated rates will be provided by the Engineer-in-charge. For further details and submission of tenders, bidders should contact the Executive Engineer, Shahpur Division LJC, Sargodha. The tender documents should be filled in ink with any errors scored out and corrections attested by the tenderer.
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Large-scale irrigation infrastructure rehabilitation project valued at Rs. 313.6 crore with a 24-month execution period. This is item-rate based tendering, requiring bidders to quote individual rates for each work item. The substantial earnest money requirement (5% of estimated cost) indicates a formal competitive process targeting established contractors. Site inspection and detailed due diligence are mandatory prerequisites. The rehabilitation scope involves concrete lining work, suggesting technical expertise and equipment capability are essential. This represents a significant long-term contract for irrigation specialists capable of managing extended water management infrastructure projects.
Who can bid: The notice does not explicitly state eligibility criteria, but typically contractors bidding for Government of Punjab irrigation works must be registered with the Punjab Engineering Council (PEC) in appropriate category, possess valid NTN registration with Federal Board of Revenue, hold a valid certificate of technical competence, and demonstrate previous experience in similar water management or concrete lining projects. Non-alteration of bid documents and proper attestation of all corrections is mandatory.