Pre-qualification for 10 term contracts at POF Wah Cantt weapons factory

Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) Wah Cantt, located in Punjab, invites pre-qualification applications from experienced contractors for ten term contracts totalling Rs. 10 million in estimated cost as per MES Schedule of Rates 2025. The works comprise uplifting of washrooms, roof GI sheet repairs across two zones, periodical services for shops and offices, replacement of sanitary fittings and door windows, repair and maintenance of roof valley gutters, office and shop room repairs, and floor cycle stand repairs. Each individual contract carries an estimated value of Rs. 1.00 Million. These term contracts are reference numbers 01-TC-C-2026-27 through 10-TC-W-2026-27 and are intended to support ongoing facility maintenance and improvement at the weapons factory complex. Pre-qualification applications must be submitted to the Bid Center by 21 August 2026 before closing hours.

Eligible parties must demonstrate experience, capability and adequate resources in relevant construction or maintenance fields. Applicants are required to provide current registration with the Pakistan Engineer Council in their relevant discipline, a list of qualified staff, an affidavit confirming the firm has never been blacklisted by any government department, certificates of payment of income tax and professional taxes for the preceding period, the firm's name and postal address along with phone and bank statements for the last two years, and detailed experience records with current work progress as per specimen documents (Annex-A and Annex-B). Parties failing to submit the required documentation will be disqualified. The competent authority reserves the right to reject any bid or proposal prior to acceptance, and offers may also be rejected based on past performance.

After completion of pre-qualification, tender documents will be issued to selected firms. Tenders will be received at the POF Wah Cantt Bid Center up to 11:00 am on 7 September 2026 and opened at 11:30 am the same day. For further information and clarification, bidders should contact the Weapons Factory POF Wah Cantt, phone 0519055224694, extension 2026. All applicants must demonstrate the financial capacity and track record necessary to execute maintenance and construction work of this scope.

POF is seeking pre-qualified contractors for ten separate Rs. 1 million term contracts covering maintenance and repairs at its Wah Cantt weapons factory complex. Works span washroom uplifting, roof repairs across two zones, periodical shop and office services, and floor facility maintenance. Significant compliance burden applies—PEC registration, non-blacklisting affidavit, tax certificates, and detailed experience records with specimen progress documentation are mandatory. Past performance and capability assessment will be weighted heavily in selection. This represents recurring maintenance work suitable for established construction or facilities management firms.

Who can bid: Applicants must hold current Pakistan Engineer Council registration in their relevant discipline. Non-blacklisting affidavit and income tax/professional tax payment certificates are mandatory. Experience record with current work progress documentation (Annexes A and B) required. Failure to provide any required documentation results in disqualification. Typically, firms should have minimum three years of verifiable construction or facilities maintenance experience.