Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
The Directorate General of Archaeology, Government of the Punjab, invites bids for the preservation, restoration, improvement, management and upgradation of Hiran Minar in Sheikhupura. The scope of work encompasses the gate way, craft bazaar, EV parking, viewing deck and landscaping of this historic monument in Punjab province. This is a single stage two envelope bidding procedure with a completion period of twelve months. Bid security is fixed at five percent of the estimated cost. Eligible bidders must carefully review all bidding documents, including the bill of quantities, proposed construction schedule, method of performing work, list of major equipment, construction camp and housing facilities, and estimated progress payments outlined in the appendices to the bid.
Bidders must be registered with relevant authorities and comply with all technical and financial submission requirements as detailed in the instructions to bidders. The bid must be submitted in the language prescribed, with proper signing and formatting according to the specified guidelines. Tender documents are available from the Directorate General of Archaeology office located at 60-A, Garden Block, Garden Town, Lahore. Bids must be sealed and marked according to procedure, comprising a technical bid envelope and a financial bid envelope, submitted separately within the prescribed deadline.
The bid opening process follows a structured two envelope methodology, with technical evaluation preceding financial comparison. Bidders are required to attend a pre-bid meeting if scheduled, and may seek clarifications on bidding documents through the specified channel. The employer reserves the right to accept any bid or reject any or all bids. All successful bidders must execute an integrity pact and furnish performance security before contract signature. Contact the Directorate General of Archaeology for specific document requirements, submission venue and precise opening date.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
Independent analysis by PakistanTender — not part of the official notice. Always confirm details against the original tender document.
This is a heritage restoration contract for a major Sheikhupura monument with twelve-month execution timeline and five percent bid security requirement.
The scope spans multiple components—gate, bazaar, parking, viewing facility and landscaping—suggesting a complex, phased project requiring heritage expertise, site coordination and landscape/infrastructure skills. The two-envelope procedure indicates technical quality is weighted; bidders should emphasize conservation credentials. No estimated cost is published here, but the preservation nature and tourist amenities suggest medium-to-large scale. Early document review is critical.
Who can bid: The notice does not explicitly state PEC category or registration requirements. Typically, bidders for heritage preservation contracts are required to hold valid PEC registration in relevant categories (likely A or B for preservation/restoration work), possess NTN and SECP registration, and demonstrate prior experience with protected monuments or conservation projects. Detailed eligibility criteria appear in the full bidding documents.