Construction of Drinking Water Supply and Sanitation Schemes in Northern District of Khyber

The Public Health Engineering Division Kohistan Lower invites bids for the construction of multiple drinking water supply and sanitation schemes in the northern district of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This procurement covers a range of projects including water supply schemes in Pattan, Jag Dubair, Ghando Ranolia, Dubair area, Pattan area, Ranolia Bankad, and Jijal area, as well as solar-based pressure pump installations in Gabbar, Oghaz, Bar Sangai, Kaar, and Chakai. The total estimated costs for these projects vary, with major schemes such as the water supply scheme in Pattan estimated at PKR 29.92 million and the solar-based pressure pump in Chakai at PKR 20.91 million. Bidders must be registered with a valid PEC registration for the financial year 2025-26 and hold a valid enlistment certificate from the Works Department. Submission of a valid FBR form, KPPRA form, and other required documents such as CNIC copies, audit reports, affidavits, and bank statements is mandatory. The technical bid will be opened on the same day as submission, and financial bids of only technically responsive bidders will be considered. The deadline for bid submission is 2nd July 2026 at 12:00 noon, with a clarification deadline on 25th June 2026 at 3:00 PM. Bidders should ensure that their financial bids clearly mention quoted rates in words and figures, and that all documents are complete and signed. Earnest money in the form of a 2% bid security and stamp duty must be enclosed in the financial envelope. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully review the bid security and documentation requirements to avoid disqualification. Ensuring timely submission through the EPADS system and physical submission of original bid security in a sealed envelope will help maintain compliance with the tender rules. This opportunity is ideal for contractors experienced in water supply and sanitation infrastructure in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.