Dredging and Desilting of Urban Critical Waterways in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The Executive Engineer Dir Irrigation Division Dir Lower invites bids for the dredging and desilting of critical urban waterways in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, specifically targeting the Pajkora River and Chakdara Khwar at Khall, Shahzadi, Odigram, Timergara, and Chakdara in District Dir Lower, as well as Kohistan Nullah and Akhagram Khwar in District Dir Upper. The total estimated cost for these works is **PKR 96.5 million**. This procurement is crucial for improving water flow and preventing urban flooding in these areas. The technical scope includes channelization and dredging activities along specified river reaches, requiring specialized civil works expertise. Contractors must be registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) for Financial Year 2025-26 under categories C-4 and above for Dir Lower works and C-5 and above for Dir Upper works, with relevant specialization codes CE-04 or CE-04(ii) or CE-04(vii). Bidders must also have active registration with KPRA and NTN registration with FBR. The tender follows a single stage single envelope procedure through the EPADS portal. Earnest Money or Bid Security is set at 2% of the estimated cost, payable via Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) from scheduled banks in favor of the Executive Engineer Dir Irrigation Division Dir. The bid submission deadline is **14th May 2026 at 2:00 PM**, with bid opening at 2:30 PM the same day. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 6th May 2026 at 11:00 AM at the office of the undersigned. Bidders should ensure all required documents including CNIC, PEC license, enlistment, KPRA registration, and FBR status are scanned and uploaded as a single PDF file. Failure to submit complete and legible documents will result in disqualification. Only original CDRs are accepted for bid security. The bids will remain valid for 120 days from the opening date. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully review the bid security requirements and ensure timely submission of original CDRs in hard form to avoid disqualification. Attention to detail in document preparation and adherence to deadlines will enhance the chances of success in this competitive tender.