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The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) Building Circle, Member (Finance), has received sufficient funds from Non-ADP sources and invites prequalification applications for a closed framework work agreement in Lahore, Punjab. The procurement covers repair, maintenance, new installation, and special or ordinary repair of civil and electrical works in residential buildings at WAPDA Colonies located in the Jail Road Sub-Division of Lahore. This prequalification notice (reference FFW10482) establishes the preliminary screening process to identify capable contractors who will subsequently be invited to bid and sign a closed framework agreement with the successful bidder(s) following completion of the bidding process. The framework agreement is expected to run for a period of 7 months commencing December 01, 2026, with works to be executed on an on-demand basis through subsequent call-off contracts during the agreement period.
The prequalification process is open to all national applicants who meet the eligibility requirements detailed in the prequalification documents. Applicants must possess relevant registration with appropriate authorities and demonstrate technical and financial capability to undertake civil and electrical maintenance and repair works. Only prequalified applicants will be entitled to participate in the subsequent competitive bidding stage. Interested applicants should obtain prequalification documents through the EPADS v2.0 portal or contact the O/o PD Building Circle at the address provided below.
Applications prepared in accordance with prequalification document instructions must be submitted electronically through EPADS v2.0 on or before Monday, October 26, 2026 at 2:00 PM, with electronic opening scheduled for the same day at 2:30 PM. Invitations to bid are expected to be issued on Monday, November 02, 2026, and the closed framework agreement is anticipated to be signed by Tuesday, December 01, 2026. Complete prequalification documents are accessible through EPADS v2.0 at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/framework-agreements/10482. Contractors not yet registered on EPADS v2.0 should complete registration at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. Contact the O/o PD Building Circle, Room 306, 3rd floor, WAPDA House, Mall Road, Lahore City, at +92-321-518-1114 or buildingcirclelahore@gmail.com for further information.
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WAPDA is prequalifying contractors for a seven-month framework agreement covering maintenance, repair, and new installation of civil and electrical works across multiple residential buildings in Lahore's Jail Road area.
This is a call-off contract structure rather than a lump-sum project, meaning work scope and volumes will emerge progressively during execution. The prequalification closing date of October 26, 2026 is tight; contractors must register on EPADS immediately if not already done. Successfully prequalified firms will compete in a subsequent bidding round (expected November 2026). Non-ADP funding suggests institutional priority; this likely favors established contractors with existing WAPDA relationships.
Who can bid: Open to national applicants meeting prequalification document criteria. Contractors must be registered on EPADS v2.0 and typically require PEC registration (for civil works) and relevant electrical licenses. NTN and SECP registration typically required. No specific restrictions stated; prequalification documents will detail financial and technical thresholds.