Construction, Improvement, Reconditioning and Blacktopping of Link Roads in Jhelum Valley

The Communication and Works Department, Government of Azad Jammu and Kashmir, invites bids for the construction, improvement, reconditioning, and blacktopping of multiple link roads in the Jhelum Valley district. This tender specifically covers packages involving link roads such as Bunyian, Tanian to Amra Sawan School, H/O Raja Abdul Waheed to Basti Khalid Latif Mir, Mohalla Sadeeque Sarak Chanai, and Danga Chunian to Malik Basti among others, totaling approximately 3.5 kilometers in length for Package No.11 and additional link roads for Packages No.15 and others with lengths ranging from 0.45 to 1 kilometer. The technical scope includes civil works such as road construction, blacktopping, and reconditioning of existing roads. The work requires experienced contractors licensed by the Pakistan Engineering Council with endorsement in the Communication and Works Government of AJK for the financial year 2025-26. The required PEC categories are C-4 and above for Package No.11 and C-5 and above for Package No.15. Bidders must be registered with FBR and ATL and must not be blacklisted or involved in litigation with any government entity. Bids must be submitted electronically through the E-Bidding system by 16th April 2026 at 11:30 AM. Hard copies of original bank receipts and bidding documents must be submitted within 48 hours after bid opening to the Executive Engineer Highways Division Jehlum Valley office. Earnest Money in the form of bid security must be deposited in the specified Divisional Joint Account banks. Bidders quoting rates below 10% of the engineering estimate must provide additional bid security. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all technical profiles are uploaded in PDF format only and to submit all required hard copies promptly to avoid disqualification. Careful attention to the bid security requirements and timely submission will enhance the chances of success in this competitive tender.