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Description / Scope of Work
The Punjab Employees' Social Security Institution (PESSI) Head Office in Lahore invites pre-qualification applications from contractors for the construction of a 100 bedded social security hospital at Sheikhupura, Package-I, under the PPRA e-procurement system. The project scope encompasses establishment of the complete hospital facility with an estimated cost of Rs. 1,306.578 million. This is a significant healthcare infrastructure project requiring C1 or above PEC category registration, located in Punjab province, and forms part of the institution's mandate to provide healthcare services to social security beneficiaries across the region.
Eligible contractors must be registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council in relevant category or codes with valid PEC, PRA and NTN certificates, with social security contribution deposited regularly. Firms and contractors must register on the E-Procurement or Punjab E-Pads website (https://app.punjab.gov.pk) prior to submission. All interested contractors can download pre-qualification documents including evaluation criteria, financial soundness assessment, relevant experience details, and technical staff requirements through the E-PADS website at https://app.punjab.gov.pk only. Bid security and other supporting documentation requirements are detailed in the tender documents.
Pre-qualification documents must be submitted online on the E-PADS website by the specified date and time. The closing date for submission is 08.10.2026 at 11:00 AM, with tender opening scheduled for the same date at 11:30 AM. Interested bidders should access the PPRA website at https://https://app.punjab.gov.pk for complete details, submission procedures, and updates. Response time is calculated exclusively from the advertisement publication date on the PPRA website. The Procuring Agency reserves the right to reject any proposal prior to bid acceptance under PPRA Rule-35.
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A substantial healthcare construction contract valued at Rs. 1.3 billion for a 100-bed hospital facility in Sheikhupura.
Requires C1 or above PEC certification and established social security contribution compliance. The e-procurement process via PPRA indicates formal competitive bidding with pre-qualification stage. Typical for such projects: complex technical requirements, extensive documentation, and strong financial capacity needed. Timeline to 08.10.2026 suggests moderate preparation period; bidders must ensure full compliance with registration and documentation requirements before submission.
Who can bid: Contractors must hold active PEC registration (C1 or above category), valid PRA certificate, current NTN certificate, and proof of regular social security contribution deposits. Typically for C1 hospital construction contracts, bidders must also demonstrate relevant experience executing similar value projects, qualified technical staff on payroll, and sound financial standing verified through audited accounts.