Construction of Bab-E-Malakand near Zarabad Check Post Sakhaikot Tehsil Dargai

The Tehsil Municipal Administration Dargai invites sealed tenders for the construction of Bab-E-Malakand near Zarabad Check Post, Sakhaikot, Tehsil Dargai under the Accelerated Sustainable Development Initiatives for District Malakand. This project involves significant civil works including construction at a strategic location in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Eligible firms must be registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) in the relevant category and enlisted with the Local Council Board of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Bidders should also have valid registration with the KP Revenue Authority and be on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) of FBR. The tender requires submission of earnest money amounting to PKR 300,000 in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) in favor of the Procuring Entity. The technical bid must be submitted electronically through the EPADS system by 14th July 2026 at 11:30 AM, with the opening scheduled for the same day at 2:00 PM. The tender documents can be downloaded from the official EPAD website after the NIT is published. It is important to note that bids quoting more than 20% below the engineer’s estimate must submit additional security equal to the differential amount. The procuring entity reserves the right to reject any or all bids as per KPPRA rules. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all required documents including original CDR, additional security, CNIC copies, and valid registrations are complete and uploaded properly in EPADS to avoid disqualification. Timely submission and compliance with all terms will enhance chances of success in this competitive tender.