Tenders Closes 03 Nov 2026
Tender: Procurement of Equipment & Materials for Research, Survey and Field Excavation — Exploration & Excavation Branch, Govt. of Sindh
Tender advertisement published in Dawn on Thursday, 15 October 2026, listed under Karachi. The last date printed on the advertisement is Tuesday, 3 November 2026.
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Directorate General of Antiquities & Archaeology, Culture, Tourism, Antiquities & Archives Department, Government of Sindh (Exploration & Excavation Branch) invites electronic bids (e‑bids) through the E‑Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) for the “Procurement of Equipment and Materials for Research, Survey, Archival Work, Field Excavation Operations, Training/Workshops/Seminars, Documentaries and Other Related Activities” for Financial Year 2026‑27.
| Issuer | Exploration & Excavation Branch, Directorate General of Antiquities & Archaeology, CTA&AD, Government of Sindh |
|---|---|
| Reference | A.D/E&E/REV-NIT/2026-27/378 (Dated: 12 October 2026) |
| Procurement Purpose | Equipment and materials for research, survey, archival work, field excavation operations, training/workshops/seminars, documentaries and related activities |
| How to Apply | Submit e‑bids electronically through EPADS (https://portalsindh.eprocure.gov.pk/#/) on or before 2026-11-03 at 12:30 PM. Manual bids will not be accepted. |
| Bid Document Availability | Download from EPADS from 2026-10-14 until the bid submission deadline. |
| Tender Fee | Non‑refundable tender fee: PKR 3,000 (payable by Pay Order or Demand Draft). |
| Bid Security | Required as specified in bidding documents; acceptable forms: Pay Order, Demand Draft or Bank Guarantee issued by a scheduled bank in Pakistan in favour of “DDO, Exploration & Excavation Branch, CTA&AD, Government of Sindh”. Original bid security and tender fee instrument must be delivered to the office by 2026-11-03 at 12:30 PM. |
| Opening of Technical Proposals | Electronically through EPADS on 2026-11-03 at 1:00 PM; financial proposals of technically qualified bidders will be opened subsequently per Single Stage–Two Envelope procedure and Sindh Public Procurement Rules, 2010. |
| Eligibility | Eligible and experienced firms/companies registered with relevant tax authorities; must possess valid NTN and applicable STRN/SRB registration certificates and be on Active Taxpayer List (ATL) where required. |
| Office / Submission Address | Exploration & Excavation Branch, Culture, Tourism, Antiquities & Archives Department, Government of Sindh — Behind Rumi Graveyard, near Grid Station, Northern Bypass, Karachi. |
| Contact | Phone: 021‑99333224; Email: [email protected] |
The procurement will be conducted under the Sindh Public Procurement Rules, 2010. Detailed eligibility requirements and evaluation criteria are provided in the bidding documents on EPADS.
Published in Dawn on Thursday, 15 October 2026. DailyAds.pk indexes newspaper advertisements; the original notice and the issuing organisation remain the source for final terms and eligibility.
Questions about this tender
- What is the last date for this tender?
- The advertisement prints Tuesday, 3 November 2026.
- Which newspaper published this tender?
- Dawn, in the edition of Thursday, 15 October 2026.
- Which city is this tender listed under?
- Karachi. That is the city recorded for this advertisement — taken from the notice where it names a place, and otherwise from the newspaper edition it appeared in.
- How do I respond to this tender?
- Follow the instructions printed in the clipping; the advertiser’s own page is linked from this one. Applications are not submitted through this page.
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