Construction Improvement Blacktopping of 30 Km Link Roads in Kotli District

The Communication and Works Department of the Government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir is procuring construction, improvement, reconditioning, and blacktopping works for approximately 30 kilometers of link roads in the Kotli District. This tender specifically covers multiple link roads including Palat Bala House of Raza Shah to Girls High School, Shakra Kotli, Nawani to Sahandi, and several others, with lengths ranging from 0.5 km to 2 km. The scope involves civil works such as road construction, surface improvement, and blacktopping to enhance connectivity and infrastructure in the region. Eligible bidders must be registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) under categories C-5 and C-6 with specialization codes CE-01 and CE-02, and must have endorsement from the Communication and Works Government of AJ&K for the financial year 2025-26. Firms must also be registered with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and appear on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL). Joint ventures require prior approval from the employer. Earnest Money in the form of a CDR or bank receipt must be submitted electronically and the original hard copy within 48 hours after bid opening. The tender closing date is **11th May 2026** at 12:30 PM, with bid opening scheduled immediately thereafter. Bidders should obtain login credentials from the IT Section of the Chief Engineer Highways Office in Muzaffarabad to participate in the e-bidding system. All technical profiles must be uploaded in PDF format. The bid security and performance security requirements are clearly defined, including additional performance security for bids below 10% of the engineering estimate. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely submission of both electronic and hard copies of all required documents, including the original bank receipt or CDR, to avoid disqualification. Attention to detail in compliance with the AJK PPRA rules and the tender instructions will be critical for success in this competitive bidding process.