Concrete Lining of Joya Distributary from RD:00'000 to RD:164'000 for District Okara

The Punjab Irrigation Department invites bids for the concrete lining of Joya Distributary from RD:00'000 to RD:164'000 under the 1st Bi-Annual Market Rate System for the District Okara. This tender is issued by the Executive Engineer, Okara Canal Division LBDC, Okara. Items being procured: - Concrete lining of Joya Distributary from RD:00'000 to RD:164'000 The technical scope includes the execution of concrete lining works as per approved construction drawings and PWD specifications for materials and works. Field tests will be conducted to ensure the quality of materials during execution, and the successful bidder will be responsible for the cost of testing materials from reputable sources or laboratories. The work must strictly adhere to the approved construction schedule, and the contractor will be liable for compensation in case of failure to comply. Eligibility criteria require contractors to be registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) with the relevant specialization code and the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA). Firms must also be registered with the Punjab e-Procurement System and provide valid registration for the financial year 2026-27, including government receipts for professional tax, CNIC, enlistment/renewal fees, and registration with the Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA). Earnest money/bid security at 5% of the estimated cost must be deposited digitally through the Punjab e-Procurement System. Key dates include the bid receiving deadline on 18.08.2026 at 12:30 PM and the bid opening on the same day at 01:00 PM at the office of the Executive Engineer, Okara Canal Division LBDC, Okara. Bids must be submitted online only; manual bids will not be accepted. The successful bidder must furnish a performance guarantee of 10% of the contract amount and provide a time-bound execution/activity schedule immediately after acceptance. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure complete and accurate filling of the financial bid, including rates against each entry/item of DNIT/BOQs, as incomplete or conditional bids will be declared non-responsive. Also, bidders should thoroughly review site conditions and mobilize promptly after acceptance to avoid penalties.