Construction and Blacktopping of 30 Km Link Roads in Jhelum Valley

The Communication and Works Department of the Government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir is procuring construction, improvement, reconditioning, and blacktopping services for 30 kilometers of link roads in the Jhelum Valley district. This tender specifically covers multiple packages of link roads with lengths varying from 0.5 km to 3.5 km, including roads such as Chattian Bazaar to Dhal Chattian, Uper Chattian Khaitran, and Soker among others. The scope involves civil works including blacktopping and reconditioning, requiring experienced contractors with PEC registration in categories C-4 to C-6 and endorsement from the C&W Government of AJ&K for the financial year 2025-26. Bidders must be registered with FBR and ATL and should have relevant experience in similar road infrastructure projects. The tender follows a single stage-single envelope e-bidding system with electronic bid submission and opening scheduled for 16th April 2026 at 11:30 AM. Bidders are required to upload scanned copies of bid security receipts and other relevant documents on the e-bidding dashboard and submit hard copies of original bank receipts and bidding documents within 48 hours after bid opening. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure that all technical profiles are uploaded in PDF format only, as the system does not support other file types, and to avoid quoting rates below 10% of the engineering estimate without submitting additional bid security. This tender offers a significant opportunity for qualified contractors to engage in vital infrastructure development in the Jhelum Valley, with a contract period of 1095 days and a strong emphasis on compliance with AJK PPRA rules and departmental requirements.