Construction, Improvement, Reconditioning and Blacktopping of Link Road Dakhari Mohallah Dr. Gulzar Length 0.5 Km District Kotli

The Office of the Executive Engineer Pakistan Public Works Department Highways Division Kotli Azad Jammu and Kashmir is procuring construction, improvement, reconditioning, and blacktopping works for a 0.5 km link road in Dakhari Mohallah Dr. Gulzar, Kotli. This project is part of the FY 2025-26 development plan under the C&W Govt AJK with specialization codes CE-01 and CE-02. The estimated cost for this project is bold PKR 10.892 million. The scope includes civil works for road construction and blacktopping, ensuring improved connectivity and infrastructure in the Kotli district. Eligible bidders must be licensed firms or contractors registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) in category C-6 and above. They must also have valid FBR registration and be compliant with AJK PPRA rules. Joint ventures are allowed but require prior approval from the employer. Bidders should prepare earnest money in the form of bid security amounting to PKR 218,000, submitted as a scanned copy of bank receipt or CDR through the e-bidding system. The tender follows a single stage-single envelope e-bidding procedure. Interested bidders must submit their bids electronically by 6th March 2026 at 11:00 AM. Hard copies of original bank receipts or CDR along with signed bidding documents must be submitted within 48 hours after bid opening to the Executive Engineer Highways Division Kotli office. Performance security is fixed at 5% of the bid price, with additional conditions for rates quoted below 10% of engineering estimates. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all technical profiles and documents are uploaded in PDF format on the e-bidding dashboard and to submit hard copies promptly to avoid disqualification. Attention to detail in bid submission and compliance with all instructions will enhance chances of success in this competitive tender.