Placing Asphalt Wearing Course on Permanent Access Road at Tarbela Dam Project

This tender invites contractors registered with Pakistan Engineering Council in C-6 category or higher, specializing in Civil Engineering (CE-01), to place an asphalt wearing course on the permanent access road of the MED crest at Tarbela Dam Project, Haripur. The project covers the stretch from RD 27+00 to 52+50 under the D&S Circle, requiring skilled execution to ensure durability and safety of the access road in this critical hydroelectric facility. The work involves laying high-quality asphalt on a permanent access road that supports heavy machinery and operational traffic at the dam site. Located in Haripur, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, the site demands careful consideration of terrain and weather conditions to maintain road integrity. Contractors must be prepared to meet engineering challenges related to surface preparation, asphalt compaction, and adherence to WAPDA specifications. Bidders must hold a valid PEC registration in the specified category and be on the Active Taxpayer List of FBR for the financial year 2025-26. Compliance with PEC and FBR requirements is essential to avoid disqualification. The tender follows the Single Stage One Envelope procedure, and earnest money in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) amounting to PKR 253,440 is mandatory. The submission deadline is set for 05 March 2026 at 11:00 AM via the EPADS online portal. Bids will be opened the same day at 11:30 AM in the office of the Director (C&P), Tarbela Dam Project, Tehsil Ghazi, District Haripur. Manual bids will not be accepted, emphasizing the importance of timely electronic submission. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid security CDR is correctly issued in favor of the General Manager & PD Tarbela Dam Project (WAPDA) and uploaded on EPADS. Missing or incorrect earnest money is a common cause for bid rejection, so double-check this detail before submission.