Construction of Fire Watch Towers at Kipsar and Nishan Banda

The Forest Department Upper Dir invites bids via the E-PADs system for the construction of Fire Watch Towers at two locations: Kipsar and Nishan Banda. This procurement is part of the project titled 'Strengthening of Forest Fire Management System in Malakand Forest Region-III Rawalser'. Items being procured: - Construction of Fire Watch Tower at Kipsar - Construction of Fire Watch Tower at Nishan Banda The works involve the construction of fire watch towers designed to enhance forest fire management capabilities in the Upper Dir region. The procurement process follows the Single Stage Single Envelope bidding procedure in accordance with KPPRA Rules 2014. Bidders must be registered with KPPRA and possess valid NTN and GST registrations. Eligibility criteria include registration with PEC in category C-6 or above, submission of bid security amounting to Rs. 120,000 for each package, and compliance with all relevant tax and regulatory requirements. Bidders must submit their bids electronically via the E-PADs portal by 30th November 2026 at 10:00 AM, with financial proposals opened the same day at 11:30 AM. The contract completion will be as per work order terms. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bid solicitation documents available on the Forest Department website www.few.kp.gov.pk before submission. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your bid includes all required documents and bid security in the prescribed format to avoid disqualification. Early submission via E-PADs is recommended to handle any technical issues. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for experienced contractors to contribute to forest fire prevention infrastructure in Upper Dir, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.