Construction, Improvement, Reconditioning and Blacktopping of Nakyal to Niddi via Karaila Mathrani Road and Nakyal to Nanda Gali Via Jandrote Road in Kotli

The Communication & Works Department of Government of Azad Jammu & Kashmir invites electronic bids under the Single Stage-Two Envelope E-Bidding System for important road infrastructure projects in Kotli district. The works involve construction, improvement, reconditioning, and blacktopping of two major road sections: Nakyal to Niddi via Karaila Mathrani Road Part-I (KM 1 to 10) with a total length of 10 KM, and Nakyal to Nanda Gali via Jandrote Road Part-I (KM 10/2 to 10/12) also totaling 10 KM. Items being procured: - Construction, Improvement, Reconditioning & Blacktopping of Nakyal to Niddi via Karaila Mathrani Road Part-I (10 KM) - Construction, Improvement, Reconditioning & Blacktopping of Nakyal to Nanda Gali Via Jandrote Road Part-I (10 KM) These projects require firms licensed by the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) in category C-4 and above with specialization code CE-01 for Roads. Bidders must be registered with FBR and have endorsement for FY 2026-27. Joint ventures are allowed with prior approval from the employer. The bid security amounts are PKR 5,400,000 and PKR 5,370,000 respectively. The technical scope includes comprehensive road works covering construction, improvement, reconditioning, and blacktopping over a combined length of 20 KM in Kotli district. Detailed drawings and road information can be obtained from the Executive Engineer PWD Highways Division Kotli office during working hours. Interested bidders must obtain username and login credentials from the IT Section of the Chief Engineer PWD Highway Muzaffarabad office. Bidding documents and instructions are available on the contractor's dashboard for e-bidding. Bidders must upload scanned bank receipts as proof of bid security deposit in the Divisional Joint Account along with other required documents. Key dates include the bid submission deadline on 11-11-2026 at 12:30 PM. The completion period for each project is 730 days. Only sealed original additional bid security in the form of CDR must be submitted at the Executive Engineer PWD Highways Division Kotli office at the time of financial bid opening. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your financial bid is not below 10% of the engineering estimate unless accompanied by additional bid security equal to the difference, or your bid will be declared non-responsive and you may face a two-year ban from bidding. This tender offers a significant opportunity for qualified contractors to contribute to vital road infrastructure development in Azad Jammu & Kashmir, enhancing connectivity and regional growth.