Construction and Widening of Jeepable Tracks and PCC Roads in District Kohistan Upper

This tender invites government contractors registered with PEC and enlisted with the C&W Department to undertake multiple construction projects in Kohistan Upper, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The scope includes construction and widening of jeepable tracks, PCC roads, pedestrian bridges, katcha walkways, bore wells, retaining walls, and repair and maintenance of mosques and madrasas across various locations in the district. The projects demand quality materials such as PCC concrete, stone masonry, and earthworks, with attention to the challenging hilly terrain and remote site locations. Contractors must be registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) and comply with the Centralized Enlistment Policy of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for the current financial year. The tender requires adherence to MRS-2025 standards and submission of detailed rate analysis where applicable. Bid securities in the form of Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) are mandatory, with varying percentages based on bid deviation from the engineer's estimate. The financial bids will be opened on 31 March 2026 at 12:30 PM after submission deadline at 11:00 AM. Ensure your PEC registration and Active Taxpayer List (ATL) status are valid for the 2025-26 financial year. Contractors quoting bids more than 10% below the estimate must provide additional security and detailed rate analysis to avoid disqualification. The bid validity period is 90 days from the closing date. Compliance with KPPRA rules and electronic plus hard copy submission requirements is critical. Submit your sealed bids via courier to the Office of Assistant Director Senior, Local Government and Rural Development Department, District Kohistan Upper, Council Road Komila before the deadline. Online clarifications are accepted until 25 March 2026, 5:00 PM. The tender process follows a single stage single envelope procedure through the official EPADS portal. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the bid security requirements and ensure the Call Deposit Receipt is prepared after the NIT publication and before bid closing. Missing or incorrect bid securities are a common cause of disqualification. Also, verify that scanned and hard copies of bids match exactly to avoid being declared non-responsive.