Deep Hand Pumps Installation at Various Locations of UC Kohistan Thatta

This tender invites qualified contractors in Thatta from the Public Health Engineering Division Thatta for the installation of deep hand pumps across various locations in UC Kohistan. The procurement falls under Construction & Civil Works Materials category, focusing on water supply infrastructure enhancement. The scope includes conducting resistivity surveys, bore drilling up to 100 feet, installation of PVC pipes and strainers, and development and testing of tube wells. The work demands adherence to PEC category C-6 with specialization codes CE-09, CE-10, and EE-11, ensuring technical competence in electrical and civil engineering works. The site conditions in Thatta require careful planning for borehole drilling and installation, considering local soil and water table characteristics. Bidders must be registered with PEC, hold valid FBR and SRB registrations with active tax status, and demonstrate financial turnover matching 80% of the estimated cost. Compliance with SPPRA rules and submission of earnest money at 5% of the bid value is mandatory. The bid validity period is 360 days, and conditional or incomplete bids will be rejected. Submission deadline is set for 15-April-2026 at 12:30 PM, with bid opening at 1:00 PM the same day at the Executive Engineer Public Health Engineering Division Thatta office near Session Court & SP Office Makli. Bids must be submitted electronically via the EPADS portal only; manual submissions are not accepted. Pro-Tip: Ensure all pages of the technical proposal are duly attested and stamped by the firm owner. Also, verify the latest PEC renewal and tax documents to avoid disqualification. Pay close attention to the earnest money submission deadline as late payments will invalidate the bid.