This tender from the Public Works Department, Highways Division Rawalakot, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, invites bids for the construction, improvement, reconditioning, and black topping of link roads in District Poonch. The project covers a total length of 33 km, including metalling and black topping of roads connecting Natha Gala to Kalpur and Narwal to Chora Upper Narwal. The estimated cost is PKR 21.210 million, reflecting a significant infrastructure upgrade in the region. The scope involves heavy civil works including road metalling, black topping, and reconditioning of existing link roads. These roads are vital for local connectivity and economic activity in Poonch. The engineering challenges include managing terrain and weather conditions typical of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, ensuring durable road surfaces, and adhering to technical standards set by the Pakistan Engineering Council. The project demands skilled contractors with experience in road construction and maintenance. Bidders must be licensed with the Pakistan Engineering Council under Specialization Code CE-01 for 2025-26. Compliance with PEC categories and FBR/ATL registration is mandatory. Contractors should ensure their documentation is complete, including Earnest Money in the form of Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) as per tender requirements. The tender process follows AJK PPRA rules, emphasizing transparency and fairness. The submission deadline is set for 26 March 2026 at 11:30 AM, with bids to be submitted electronically via the E-Bidding system. Hard copies of original bank receipts and bidding documents must be submitted within 48 hours after bid opening to the Executive Engineer PWD Highways Division Rawalakot office. The physical address for submission is the office of the Executive Engineer PWD Highways Division Rawalakot. Pro-Tip: Ensure you upload your Technical Profile in PDF format only, as the E-Bidding system supports this exclusively. Also, double-check the bank receipt details for bid security to avoid disqualification. Missing or incorrect documentation is a common pitfall in these tenders.