Construction of Suspension Bridge, Waterfall Bridge Repair, and Road Work in Neelum District

This tender invites bids from eligible contractors for major infrastructure projects in Neelum District, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, under the Communication and Works Department. The scope includes the construction of a suspension (jeepable) bridge at Dodgahi near Girls Higher Secondary School Kutton, repair and de-launching of a waterfall bridge at Kundalshahi, and remaining road construction work on Mandu Kheyl Kutton Shangosh road covering 2 km length. These projects are critical for improving local connectivity and require specialized civil engineering expertise. The works involve complex engineering challenges such as suspension bridge construction requiring durable materials and precise structural design, waterfall bridge repairs demanding careful de-launching and relaunching techniques, and road construction in mountainous terrain. The projects have a completion period of 24 months, emphasizing the need for efficient project management and adherence to technical standards. The estimated combined cost is approximately PKR 171 million, reflecting the scale and technical demands. Bidders must be registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) in categories C-4 and above, with endorsement for the 2025-26 financial year. Compliance with FBR Active Taxpayers List (ATL) status is mandatory. Contractors should prepare earnest money in the form of bid security as specified and ensure all documentation, including technical and financial bids, is complete and submitted electronically as per AJ&K PPRA rules. The submission deadline is set for 10th February 2026 by 12:00 PM, with bid opening immediately thereafter. Bidders must upload scanned bank receipts and other required documents on the e-bidding dashboard and submit hard copies within 48 hours to the Executive Engineer Highways Division Neelum office. The physical address for submission is the Office of the Executive Engineer Highways Division Neelum, Azad Jammu and Kashmir. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the bid security requirements and ensure the Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) matches the specified percentages. Missing or incorrect bid security is a common cause for disqualification. Also, verify the technical profile is uploaded in PDF format only to avoid rejection.