LAHORE – The Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA), also known as CBD Punjab, has formally invited sealed bids for one of its most ambitious developments yet: the establishment of a 5-Star Hotel and Integrated Mixed-Use Complex. This flagship project is part of the authority’s larger $1.8 billion Joint Venture initiative, branded as “Al Watani – Onward & Upward“, aimed at redefining the urban landscape of Punjab.
This development offers a lucrative opportunity for eligible firms, companies, and consortia to partner with the Government of Punjab on a prime piece of real estate located in the heart of the province’s capital.
Prime Location and Project Scope
The project is situated on a massive 41-Kanal (approximately 184,500 Sqft or 17,141 Sqm) parcel of prime land within the Quaid District of the Central Business District (CBD), Lahore.
CBD Punjab is executing this project under a Design, Build, Finance, Operate, and Maintain (DBFOM) framework via a Joint Venture (JV) mode. This model ensures that the selected partner will have significant control over the development lifecycle, from the architectural vision to long-term operational management. The authority envisions a global-standard mixed-use destination that combines high-end hospitality with commercial vitality, driving high-value urban regeneration in the region.
Bidding Process and Timeline
The PCBDDA has adopted a Single Stage – Two Envelopes bidding procedure for this tender, in accordance with the PCBDDA Procurement Regulations 2024. This ensures a transparent and competitive selection process for a project of this national magnitude.
Investors and developers eyeing this high-stakes opportunity must adhere to the following critical timeline:
- Pre-Bid Meeting: Scheduled for January 5th, 2026, at 11:30 HRS. This meeting will provide vital clarifications and is essential for potential bidders to understand the full scope of the technical and financial requirements.
- Bid Submission Deadline: All sealed bids must be submitted by January 15th, 2026, at 11:00 HRS.
- Bid Opening: Bids will be opened on the same day, 30 minutes after the deadline, in the presence of authorized representatives.
How to Participate
Detailed information regarding eligibility, terms, and conditions is available in the Request for Proposal (RFP) documents. The RFP can be purchased upon submission of a non-refundable fee of PKR 50,000/- in the form of a Pay Order favoring PCBDDA.
This initiative underscores CBD Punjab’s mandate to transform underutilized state land into economic engines. By inviting private sector expertise through this massive JV, the authority is signaling a strong commitment to shaping Pakistan’s new economic future through vertical growth and modern infrastructure.
For bidding documents and further details: Interested parties should visit the official portal at www.cbdpunjab.gov.pk/tender or contact the PCBDDA directly at their complex on Yasir Shaheed Road, Lahore.
Below is a copy of the official advertisement by CBD Punjab:
