Construction of Dartol Dam in Dera Bugti

This tender invites bids for the construction of Dartol Dam located in Dera Bugti, Balochistan, under the supervision of the Irrigation Department. The project involves building a dam structure designed to retain water, requiring specialized engineering skills and materials suitable for the local terrain and climatic conditions. The work will be executed based on composite schedule rates 2023 on percentage basis, ensuring adherence to current standards and cost efficiency. Bidders must be registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) under category C-4 or above, with specialized codes CE04(I) for dams and water retaining structures or CE04(iii) for dams only. The firm should have completed at least one similar assignment and demonstrate financial capacity with a turnover of at least PKR 63 million over the last three years. Active Taxpayer List (ATL) registration and no blacklisting by any procuring agency are mandatory. The tender requires submission of bid security amounting to 2% of the bid value in the form of a bank guarantee or call deposit receipt from a scheduled bank. Tender documents are available electronically at www.bppra.gob.pk. Bidders should ensure compliance with FBR and PEC requirements for the fiscal year 2025-26 to avoid disqualification. The deadline for electronic bid submission is **24 March 2026 at 09:00 AM**, with tender opening scheduled the same day at 10:00 AM via the EPPS system. The physical address for correspondence is the Irrigation Department, Dera Bugti. Pro-Tip: Make sure to register on the BPPRA electronic procurement system well in advance and double-check the bid security format to avoid common pitfalls that lead to bid rejection.