Construction of Access Road at Shounter Hydropower Project District Neelum Valley

The Communication and Works Department Azad Jammu and Kashmir is procuring construction works for the access road at the Shounter Hydropower Project located in District Neelum Valley. This project involves civil construction activities focused on improving infrastructure to support the hydropower facility. The scope includes site preparation, earthworks, and road construction to ensure reliable access to the project site. Eligible bidders must be registered with the Communication and Works Department of AJK for e-bidding and hold a valid Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) license in Category C-4 or above. Firms should also be registered with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and appear on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL). Experience in similar road construction projects is essential to meet technical requirements. The tender follows a single stage single envelope procurement method. Bidders are required to submit their technical and financial bids together by the deadline of 7th May 2026 at 12:30 pm. The bid security amount is Rs. 900,000 and must be deposited in the specified Soneri Bank account with proof uploaded during e-bidding. The technical bid and required forms must be emailed to pdshounter@gmail.com after the financial bid opening. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully prepare a detailed rate analysis if quoting abnormally high or low rates, as failure to satisfy the evaluation committee may lead to rejection. Ensuring all documentation, including Earnest Money and PEC certificates, is complete and submitted on time will improve chances of success in this competitive tender.