Clearance and Revamping of Drains and Improvement of Sump Wells in Paharpur Irrigation Division DI Khan

The Paharpur Irrigation Division DI Khan is procuring extensive civil works focused on the clearance and revamping of multiple drains and escape channels within the CRBC and Paharpur Division. This tender covers a wide range of drainage improvement projects including the main surface drain, Hauz drains, Largi drain, and Kathgarh drains, as well as the improvement and solarization of existing sump wells and pump houses in DI Khan district. The technical scope includes clearance and revamping of drains such as Main Surface Drain RD 00-Tail, Hauz Drain No.1 and No.2, Largi Drain No.2, and Kathgarh Drain No.1, No.2, and No.4 connecting portions from the main canal CRBC to Old Paharpur Road. Additionally, the tender involves construction and improvement works for boundary walls, sump wells, operator huts, dug wells, and augmentation of takarwah disty from main drains. The scale of work is significant with estimated costs totaling over **PKR 435 million**. Eligible contractors must be approved by the Irrigation Department through EPADS, have renewed registration with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority/KPRA Rules 2014, and hold a valid Pakistan Engineering Council license for the financial year 2025-26 in the relevant PEC category (C-4 and above for major works, C-5 and C-6 for smaller works). FBR/ATL registration and experience in similar irrigation and civil works projects are essential. The last date for submission of tender forms and bids is **04 May 2026** by 5:00 PM, with bids opened on the same day. Bidders must upload their bids including CDRs and rate or bid documents through the EPADS portal and submit physical documents via courier before the deadline. Earnest money of 2% of the estimated cost plus stamp duty is required in the form of Call Deposit Receipt from scheduled banks. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure strict compliance with the EPADS e-bidding system requirements and timely submission of all mandatory documents. Non-uploaded documents will render bids non-responsive. Also, quoting rates above or below the Bill of Quantities on both MRS and non-MRS components is mandatory to avoid disqualification.