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Description / Scope of Work
The Punjab Buildings Department, Central Zone, Lahore invites pre-qualification documents from contractors for the replacement of the HVAC system of the Punjab Forensic Science Authority (PFSA), Lahore under ADP Number 3155/2026-27. The project, valued at Rs. 1,529.088 million, encompasses comprehensive revamping of the existing HVAC infrastructure through replacement of three obsolete gas-operated absorption chillers (each 400 TR capacity) with modern, energy-efficient electric chiller technology. The scope includes shifting and installation of major equipment including chillers in the basement, cooling towers on ground floor platforms, air handling units at respective floor levels, generators, transformers in the basement, and associated mechanical, electrical, control, and allied works. The project also provides standby power arrangements to ensure continuity of HVAC services during power outages, addressing the critical cooling requirements of the 24/7 forensic facility which demands precise temperature, humidity, and indoor air-quality control for laboratory operations and sensitive analytical equipment.
This pre-qualification document is issued for contractor eligibility evaluation under e-procurement procedures. Applicants must meet stipulated eligibility and evaluation criteria as outlined in the document sections. Interested contractors should possess relevant experience in HVAC system installation and replacement projects and meet all regulatory registration requirements as applicable to mechanical and electrical contracting works in Punjab.
Bid documents are available through the e-procurement portal as specified by the Punjab Buildings Department. Applicants must submit pre-qualification documents in compliance with the prescribed format and timelines. For further information, clarifications, and document submission details, interested parties should contact the Superintending Engineer, Buildings Circle No. 3, PWD Compound, 06 McLeod Road, Lahore, by telephone at 042-99200255 or email at se.bc3lhr@gmail.com. The pre-qualification process will be followed by formal bidding for contract award.
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A major HVAC replacement and installation contract for a critical forensic facility involving replacement of three 400 TR absorption chillers with modern electric chillers, auxiliary equipment, and comprehensive MEP works.
Contract value Rs. 1.53 billion indicates a large-scale, capital-intensive project requiring substantial technical expertise in chiller technology, cooling tower installation, AHU placement, and integrated HVAC systems. This is a one-off replacement project with extended implementation scope across multiple floors and basement areas. The facility's 24/7 critical nature demands high reliability standards and experienced execution.
Who can bid: The notice does not explicitly state specific PEC category, NTN, or SECP registration requirements. Typically, contractors bidding on this scale of MEP work must hold valid PEC registration (category F-1 or equivalent for mechanical and electrical works), possess valid NTN, maintain good standing with relevant industry bodies, and demonstrate prior experience with large-scale HVAC and chiller system projects.