Design and Construction of Link Road from Lakki to Hakla

The Pakhtunkhwa Highways Authority (PKHA) in Peshawar is procuring works for the design and construction of a link road from Lakki to Hakla, covering multiple subhead packages with a combined estimated cost exceeding **PKR 5.4 billion**. This tender invites bids from eligible contractors registered with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) and Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) in relevant categories C-1, C-2, and C-B with appropriate field specialization for the financial year 2026-27. The scope includes detailed design and construction of road sections totaling over 40 kilometers, divided into three packages with specific kilometer ranges. Contractors must demonstrate adequate financial soundness, relevant experience, and possess the required machinery, technical staff, and equipment. Submission requires a technical bid accompanied by earnest money in the form of bid security at 2% of the estimated cost, submitted in a sealed envelope, along with a non-refundable tender entry fee of 0.03% of the estimated cost. Both technical and financial bids must be submitted online via the EPAD system. The closing date for submission is **26th May 2026 till 1200 hours**, with technical bids opening at 1230 hours the same day. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 19th May 2026 at 11:00 am at the PKHA office. Bidders should ensure all documents including PEC registration, KPRA proof, CNIC copies, and proof of similar works from the last 10 years are complete and attested. Joint ventures are allowed if all partners meet the minimum PEC category requirements. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully prepare the detailed rate analysis and ensure bid security compliance to avoid disqualification, especially if bidding below engineer's estimate. The tender emphasizes strict adherence to submission deadlines and document authenticity to avoid blacklisting.