Construction of Bani Ziarat Achral Road Muzaffarabad

The Communication and Works Department Azad Jammu and Kashmir invites bids for the construction of the Bani Ziarat Achral Road, a 1.50 km stretch located in District Muzaffarabad. This project is critical for improving local infrastructure and connectivity in the region. The scope includes all civil works necessary for road construction as per the sanctioned design and specifications. Eligible bidders must be registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) under category C-5 or above and have endorsement from the C&W Government AJ&K for the financial year 2025-26. Firms must also be registered with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and appear on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL). The bidding process follows the Single Stage-Single Envelope E-Bidding system under AJK PPRA Rules 36(a). Interested contractors should obtain their username and login credentials from the IT Section, Office of The Chief Engineer Highway, Block H, DHQ Muzaffarabad. The earnest money (bid security) must be deposited in the specified Divisional Joint Account and scanned copies uploaded on the bidder's dashboard before the bid opening. The deadline for submission is **20-04-2026 23:59:59**, with bid opening at 11:30 AM on the same day. Hard copies of original bank receipts and bidding documents must be submitted within 48 hours after bid opening. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all technical profiles are uploaded in PDF format only, as the e-bidding system does not support other file types. Additionally, bidders quoting rates below 10% of the engineering estimate must provide additional bid security equal to the difference. Non-compliance with document submission or incorrect information will lead to disqualification and a two-year ban from bidding. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for qualified contractors to contribute to vital infrastructure development in Muzaffarabad while adhering to transparent procurement practices.