This tender invites bids for the Annual Maintenance and Operation of Canal Works within the jurisdiction of Buner Irrigation Division for the financial year 2025-26. The scope covers repair and maintenance of masonry structures, canal prisms, diversion bunds, and civil works across multiple irrigation schemes including Gagra Flow, Bajkata, Kalpani, Daggar Lift, Budal Flow, Kuriya Flow, Charorai Flow, Karshalizara Flow, and others in Buner district. The work involves detailed civil engineering tasks such as masonry repairs and bund restorations over various canal reaches, demanding skilled workmanship and adherence to engineering standards in a challenging terrain. Bidders must be registered contractors with the Irrigation Department and hold valid PEC licenses for the current financial year 2025-26 in relevant categories CE-04 and CE-10. The tender requires compliance with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority registration and active FBR status. The bidding process follows the single stage single envelope system via the Electronic Procurement and Disposal System (EPADS), ensuring transparency and efficiency. The estimated cost for all sub-works combined is approximately PKR 10.53 million, with earnest money requirements ranging from PKR 8,000 to PKR 30,000 depending on the sub-work. Contractors should ensure their PEC category and code align with the tender requirements and maintain active tax status with FBR and KPRA for the fiscal year 2025-26. The tender documents and bid solicitation details are available on the official Irrigation Department website and KPPRA portal. Bidders must upload all required documents including CNIC, enlistment certificates, PEC license, KPRA and FBR status, and Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) as earnest money. Incomplete or conditional bids, or those with discrepancies, will be rejected as non-responsive. The submission deadline is set for 26th January 2026 at 12:00 PM, with bid opening at 12:30 PM on the same day. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS, with the physical CDR also required in a sealed envelope as per KPPRA regulations. The office of the Executive Engineer, Buner Irrigation Division, Buner, is the venue for bid opening and further correspondence. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the newspaper advertisement and tender documents for specific stamp duty and bid security requirements. Many bidders overlook the necessity of submitting the sealed CDR envelope alongside the electronic bid, which can lead to disqualification. Ensure all uploaded documents are clear, complete, and free from overwriting to avoid being declared non-responsive.