Consultancy Services for Topographic Survey, Geotechnical Investigation and Feasibility Study in Muzaffarabad AJ&K

The Office of Director General Engineering/Chief Engineer, Central Design Office in Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu & Kashmir, is procuring consultancy services for three major assignments. These include topographic surveys of roads, bridges, and landslides; geotechnical investigations for similar infrastructure; and feasibility studies with design of by-passes along major roads in AJ&K. The scope covers detailed technical work requiring firms registered with Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) in relevant codes and possessing experience in survey, drilling, and consultancy services. Firms must also be registered with Survey of Pakistan or have relevant drilling expertise as applicable. The procurement follows the Single Stage Two Envelope mode under AJK-PPRA rules 2017. Earnest Money in the form of sealed Bid Security is required for each job, ranging from Rs. 75,000 to Rs. 1,500,000 depending on the assignment. Bids must be submitted by the specified deadlines in May 2026, with technical bids opening shortly after submission times. The department emphasizes that financial proposals of technically non-responsive bidders will be returned unopened. Interested firms can obtain RFP and bidding documents in hard or soft copy from the office or via email within ten days of advertisement publication, upon submission of a written application with PEC project profile evidence. Valid NTN and active tax status are mandatory. Bidders should also provide an affidavit confirming they are not blacklisted by any government entity. The validity of bids is 120 days. The Director Planning & Design at the Central Design Office in Muzaffarabad is the contact point for submissions and inquiries. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure their technical proposals strictly comply with PEC codes and include all required bid securities to avoid disqualification. Early preparation and careful review of the RFP documents will enhance chances of success in this competitive process.