Construction of Girls Hostel at PAF-IAST Mang Haripur

Pak-Austria Fachhochschule: Institute of Applied Sciences & Technology (PAF-IAST), Mang, Haripur invites sealed bids from eligible firms and contractors in accordance with KPPRA procurement rules 2014 under single stage two envelope procedure for the construction of Girls Hostel at PAF-IAST. Items being procured: - Construction of Girls Hostel at PAF-IAST The scope of work involves civil construction at the PAF-IAST campus in Mang, Haripur. The project requires contractors with valid PEC registration in category C3 and above, along with KPPRA compliance. Earnest money is set at 2% of the engineer's estimate or cost. Tender documents containing detailed instructions, project background, scope, terms and conditions, submission procedures, and evaluation criteria are available electronically. They can be downloaded free of cost from the university website http://www.paf-iast.edu.pk/ and the EPADS-KPPRA portal www.Kp.eprocure.gov.pk. Bidders quoting up to 10% below the engineer estimate must submit bid security at 2% of the engineer estimate. Those quoting between 10% and 20% below must submit an additional 8% security along with the 2%. Bids below 20% require additional bid security equal to the differential amount plus detailed rate analysis. Non-compliance will result in bid rejection and forfeiture of securities. The last date for submission is **27th November 2026 at 11:00 am**, with technical bids opening the same day at 11:30 am. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS; manual bids will not be accepted. Electronic bids will be opened in the presence of the procurement committee and bidders. In case of tied bids, the successful bidder will be decided by draw. The procuring entity reserves the right to reject bids or re-advertise. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your bid security and detailed rate analysis are complete and compliant, especially if bidding below 10% of the engineer estimate, to avoid disqualification. This tender is a valuable opportunity for contractors registered with PEC category C3 or above and familiar with KPPRA rules to participate in a significant construction project in Haripur.