This tender invites bids from qualified contractors for the construction of academic and residential facilities at the Institute of Petroleum Technology in Karak, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Issued by the Communication and Works Department, it focuses on civil works including academic blocks, hostels, auditoriums, and other essential infrastructure. The project covers the building of an academic block, administrative block, student hostels, faculty and female hostels, guest house, principal house, masjid, warehouse, workshop, security block, and external development works. Located in Karak, the site demands careful engineering to meet structural and functional requirements, ensuring durability and compliance with local standards. Contractors must be registered with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority and Pakistan Engineering Council in the relevant category. Bidders should ensure their PEC registration aligns with category C-01 and maintain FBR Active Taxpayer List status for the fiscal year 2025-26. The tender requires submission of bid security and adherence to KPPRA rules, including proper documentation and financial soundness. Affidavits and call deposits are mandatory to avoid disqualification. The submission deadline is set for 6th April 2026 at 12:00 PM, with technical bids opening the same day at 12:30 PM at the office of the Executive Engineer C&W Mega Projects South-I Kohat. Financial bids will be opened later and communicated to qualified bidders. Hard copies of firm brochures must accompany electronic submissions for evaluation. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid security affidavit is correctly stamped and submitted before the deadline to avoid being declared non-responsive. Also, carefully review the newspaper advertisement for any specific stamp duty requirements that are often overlooked.