Construction of Solar Power Lift Irrigation Scheme at Village Kasaba District Kohat

The Tubewells Irrigation Division Peshawar, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, invites electronic bids from eligible firms and contractors under the KPPRA procurement rules 2014 using the Single Stage Two Envelope procedure for the construction of a solar lift irrigation scheme. The project is located at Village Kasaba, District Kohat. Items being procured: - Feasibility Study and construction of solar lift irrigation schemes - Construction of Solar Power Lift Irrigation Scheme at Village Kasaba District Kohat The technical scope includes the full construction of a solar-powered lift irrigation system designed to improve irrigation efficiency in the area. The project requires specialized expertise in civil engineering and solar power installation, with PEC category C-4 and above. Specialized categories required include CE-04 (i) & (v), CE-10 or CE-10(i) & (vii), EE-11 or EE-11(iii) & (vi), and ME-07 or ME-07(v). Bidders must submit a 2% bid security of the estimated cost in the form of a call deposit along with their bids. Registration with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority and Federal Board of Revenue with active online status is mandatory. The bidding will be conducted electronically on an Above/Below system based on BOQ/Engineer's estimate. Key dates include a pre-bid meeting on 2026-10-08 at 12:00 PM at the office of the Executive Engineer Tubewells Irrigation Division Peshawar. The last date for submission of technical and financial bids is 2026-10-15 up to 12:00 PM. The technical bid will be opened the same day at 12:30 PM, and the financial bid of technically approved contractors will be opened on 2026-10-29 at 02:00 PM. The defect liability period for allied accessories is 2 years, and a 25-year warranty for solar panels will commence from the date of commissioning. All government notifications, rules, and taxes updated from time to time shall apply. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all required registrations and bid securities are in place well before the closing date to avoid disqualification. Also, attending the pre-bid meeting can provide valuable clarifications and improve bid quality.