Construction of Flood Protection Works in Upper and Lower Dir

The Irrigation Department Dir invites bids for the construction of flood protection works along various sites in Upper and Lower Dir districts. This procurement is specifically for contractors registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) under category C-1 and above, with relevant specialization codes CE-04, CE-04(II), or CE-04(VII). The works include flood protection along both sides of Panjkora River from Shalpalam to Andlerei Khwar and its tributaries, flood protection on the left side of Panjkora River from Danwah to Shagoo Kass, and other tributaries in Dir Lower and Upper. The estimated cost for these works ranges from approximately **PKR 68.56 million to PKR 96.44 million** per sub work. Bidders must have valid registration with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) and active NTN registration with FBR. The tender requires submission of scanned documents including a valid PEC license, CNIC, enlistment proof, KPRA registration, and FBR status. A 2% earnest money in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) issued in favor of the Executive Engineer Dir Irrigation Division is mandatory. The bids will be submitted electronically through the EPADS portal before the closing date and time. The last date for bid submission is **11th June 2026 at 2:00 PM**, with bid opening scheduled for the same day at 2:30 PM. A pre-bid meeting will be held on 4th June 2026 at 11:00 AM. Bidders should ensure all documents are legible and complete to avoid disqualification. The bid validity period is 120 days from the date of opening. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully prepare the rate analysis and ensure the bid security matches the estimated cost exactly, as discrepancies can lead to rejection. Timely uploading of all required documents in a single PDF file on the EPADS portal is crucial to avoid being declared non-responsive.