Accelerated Sustainable Development Initiative and Drinking Water Supply Schemes in Abbottabad District

This tender invites bids for the Accelerated Sustainable Development Initiative (ASDI) and various drinking water supply schemes in Abbottabad district under the Public Health Engineering Division Abbottabad. The projects include construction of internal roads, pressure and rotary pumps, and water supply schemes across multiple union councils such as Kukmong, Boi, and Banda Pir Khan. The scope covers civil works like PCC roads, bridges, and sanitation schemes, with an estimated cost exceeding PKR 36 million. The works involve significant construction and rehabilitation activities in Abbottabad, requiring quality materials such as PCC concrete, sanitary fittings, and pressure pumps. The engineering challenges include terrain management in hilly areas and ensuring sustainable water supply infrastructure. Contractors must be prepared for site conditions in rural and semi-urban settings, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and environmental standards. Bidders should hold relevant PEC categories and maintain active FBR/ATL status for the fiscal year 2025-26. Submission requires earnest money in the form of Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) and adherence to KP-PPRA rules. The tender emphasizes the importance of valid registration with KPRA, FBR, and Pakistan Engineering Council, along with submission of technical and financial bids through the EPADS system. The submission deadline is set for 25 March 2026 at 12:00 noon, with bid opening at 12:30 PM on the same day. Bids must be uploaded via the EPADS portal before the deadline. The office of the Executive Engineer, Public Health Engineering Division Abbottabad, is the point of contact for bid submission and clarifications. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid documents include the original bid security in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt and verify all technical documents are complete and properly attested to avoid disqualification. Also, check the newspaper advertisement for any specific stamp duty requirements which are often overlooked.