Construction, Improvement, Reconditioning and Blacktopping of Link Roads in Charhoi Constituency District Kotli

The Office of the Executive Engineer PWD Highways Division Kotli Azad Jammu & Kashmir is procuring construction, improvement, reconditioning, and blacktopping works for multiple link roads in the Charhoi constituency of District Kotli. This tender covers a comprehensive scope of road infrastructure enhancement including blacktopping of link roads each approximately 0.5 to 1.5 kilometers in length. The works are planned to be completed over a 24-month period, reflecting a significant investment in local road infrastructure. The technical scope involves civil works such as road surface preparation, reconditioning, and application of blacktopping materials to improve road durability and usability. The project requires contractors with PEC registration in categories C-5 or C-6 with specialization codes CE-01 and CE-02, endorsed by the C&W Government of AJ&K for the financial year 2025-26. Firms must be registered with FBR and ATL and demonstrate relevant experience in similar road works. Key dates include the bid submission deadline on 11th May 2026 by 1:00 PM, with electronic bids to be submitted via the department's e-bidding system. Hard copies of original bank receipts or CDRs along with bidding documents must be submitted within 48 hours after bid opening. The earnest money (bid security) must be deposited in specified bank accounts and uploaded on the bidding dashboard. Performance security of 5% of the bid price is required, with additional security if bid prices fall below 90% of the engineering estimate. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration and login credentials acquisition from the IT Section of the Chief Engineer Highways office in Muzaffarabad. Also, bidders should strictly adhere to the PDF format requirement for technical profile uploads and submit all required hard copies within the stipulated timeframe to avoid disqualification. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for qualified contractors to contribute to vital infrastructure development in Kotli district while complying with AJK PPRA rules and procedures.