Construction of Fire Watch Towers at Kalpani and Nishan Banda

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Forest Department Upper Dir invites bids via the E-PADS system for the construction of fire watch towers under the project titled 'Strengthening of Forest Fire Management System in Malakand Forest Region-III (Revised)'. This procurement is aimed at enhancing forest fire surveillance and management in the Upper Dir district. Items being procured: - Construction of Fire Watch Tower at Kalpani (Package-A) - Construction of Fire Watch Tower at Nishan Banda (Package-B) Each package has an estimated cost of Rs. 6.000 Million with a required PEC category of C-6 & above. The bid security for each package is Rs. 0.120 Million. The works will be completed as per the work order issued. The scope includes civil construction works for fire watch towers at the specified locations. Eligible bidders must be registered with valid NTN, GST, and KPPRA registration and have the relevant PEC category for construction. Bidders must submit original two percent CDR of the bid price separately for each package along with an affidavit regarding the original CDR. All bids must comply with KPPRA Rules 2014 and other applicable government regulations. Bids must be submitted/uploaded through the EPAD portal before the deadline of 30-11-2026 at 11:00 AM. Financial proposals will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM. The procuring entity reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids with cogent reasons. Bidders quoting more than 10% below engineer estimates must submit additional security as specified. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your bid includes all required original CDR documents and affidavits properly sealed and submitted as per instructions to avoid disqualification. Also, carefully review the detailed rate analysis if bidding below engineer estimates to meet security requirements. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for contractors experienced in civil works to contribute to forest fire management infrastructure in Upper Dir.