Construction works for 1.95 MW Naushera Hydro Power Project including diversion weir, intake, channels, power house and allied civil/hydraulic steel works

The Azad Jammu and Kashmir Power Development Organization in Muzaffarabad is procuring construction works for the 1.95 MW Naushera Hydro Power Project. This project involves major civil and hydraulic steel works including the construction of a diversion weir, intake, connecting channel, sand trap, power channel, forebay, access roads, anchor blocks, power house, tail race, staff quarters, security post, access road, and installation of penstock and spillway pipes. The total estimated cost for these works is approximately **PKR 536.384 million**. Eligible bidders must be registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) in category C-3 or above with specialization codes CE-04 and CE-10. Firms must also be registered with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and appear on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL). Joint ventures with Pakistani construction firms are allowed for foreign bidders, subject to prior approval. The procurement follows the single stage two envelope e-bidding system, requiring submission of both technical and financial bids electronically. The technical scope covers extensive civil engineering and hydraulic steel works at the project site in Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu & Kashmir. Bidders should have relevant experience in hydro power civil works and must provide earnest money in the form of bid security as specified. The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for **22 May 2026 at 10:00 am** at the office of the Deputy Director Civil Power Development Organization, Upper Chatter Muzaffarabad. The final submission deadline for bids is **2 June 2026 at 1:30 pm**. Bidders are advised to carefully upload scanned copies of call deposits or cash deposit receipts for bid security on the e-bidding dashboard. It is crucial to ensure all documents are complete and submitted on time to avoid disqualification. A practical tip is to verify the technical bid documents are in PDF format as required by the e-bidding system and to double-check the bid security amount to avoid rejection. This tender offers a significant opportunity for qualified civil engineering contractors specializing in hydro power infrastructure in the AJK region.