Dredging and Desilting of Critical Waterways in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The Irrigation Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, through the Executive Engineer of Chitral Irrigation Division, is procuring dredging and desilting services for critical waterways in various locations of District Lower Chitral and District Upper Chitral. This procurement covers channelization and desiltation works along multiple waterway sites including Molen Gole, Chitral Gole, Shishi River, Chakdam Gole Drosh, and others, with estimated costs ranging from PKR 1.96 million to PKR 13 million per site. The technical scope involves extensive earthworks to remove silt and debris from waterways to restore and improve water flow, crucial for irrigation and flood control in the region. Contractors must have valid registration with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) under category C-6 with relevant specialization codes CE-04 (ii) or CE-04 (vii). Additionally, bidders must be registered with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) and have active NTN registration with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). Bids must be submitted electronically via the EPADS portal before the closing deadline of 18th May 2026 at 12:00 PM, with bid opening scheduled for 12:30 PM the same day. Earnest Money or Bid Security is set at 2% of the estimated cost, payable via Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) from scheduled banks. The bid package must include scanned copies of CNIC, PEC license, enlistment certificate, KPRA registration, FBR status, and rate analysis if required. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all required documents are legible and correctly uploaded in a single PDF file on the EPADS portal. Failure to submit any mandatory document or submission of incomplete or corrupted files will result in bid rejection. This tender offers a significant opportunity for contractors with PEC C-6 credentials to engage in vital waterway maintenance projects in Chitral, contributing to regional water management and agricultural productivity.