Construction of Wildlife Field Station at Bar Nao U/C Peach Beala District Kolai Palas

The Kohistan Wildlife Division (Wildlife Department) in Pattan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is procuring construction services for a Wildlife Field Station at Bar Nao U/C Peach Beala in District Kolai Palas. This project involves civil works to establish a functional field station that will support wildlife conservation efforts in the region. The scope includes site preparation, construction of buildings, and related infrastructure to meet the department's operational needs. Eligible firms must be registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) in category C-4 or above, hold valid registration with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA), and be enlisted with the Provincial Enlistment Committee. Additionally, bidders must have valid NTN registration with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). The procurement follows the KPPRA single stage single envelope procedure, requiring submission of technical and financial bids electronically. The estimated cost of the project is bold PKR 17,508,288. Bidders must submit a bid security of 2% of the estimated cost in the form of a CDR or bank guarantee. The bid closing date is set for 1st June 2025 at 1:00 PM, with bid opening at 1:30 PM on the same day at the office of the Divisional Forest Officer, Kohistan Wildlife Division, Pattan. Bidders should ensure their bids comply with the detailed instructions, including submitting electronic bids on time and providing all required documentation. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully review the bid security requirements, especially if quoting below the engineer's estimate, as additional securities may be required for bids more than 10% below the estimate. Ensuring compliance with these financial requirements can prevent disqualification and improve chances of success.