Dredging and Desilting of Urban Critical Waterways in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The Executive Engineer Peshawar Canals Division Peshawar, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is procuring dredging and desilting services for critical urban waterways in the districts of Peshawar and Nowshera. This procurement covers multiple sub-works including clearance of Budni Nullah from various bridges and critical reaches, desilting of channels in Adezai River, Shah Alam River, Naguman River, and tributaries of Kabul River in Tehsil Pabbi and Nowshera. The total estimated costs for individual works range from approximately PKR 10.6 million to PKR 228.2 million, reflecting the scale and complexity of these waterway maintenance projects. The technical scope involves heavy civil works including excavation, clearance, and desilting of waterways to improve water flow and reduce flood risks. Contractors must be registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) with relevant categories C-3 and above for smaller works and up to C-6 and above for larger scale projects. Firms must also have valid registration with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority and comply with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Finance Act 2013. Experience in similar waterway or canal maintenance projects is essential to meet the technical requirements. Bidders are required to submit their bids electronically via the EPAD system (https://kp.eprocure.gov.pk/) before the closing date. The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 2026-05-04 at 11:00 AM at the office of the Executive Engineer Peshawar Canals Division Peshawar. The final submission deadline is 2026-05-11 by 12:00 Noon, with bid opening at 12:30 PM on the same day. Earnest Money in the form of 2% bid security must be submitted through a deposit at call in the name of the Executive Engineer Peshawar Canals Division Warsak Road Peshawar. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration and familiarity with the EPAD electronic bidding system to avoid last-minute technical issues. Early preparation of the CDR and bid documents, along with thorough review of the technical specifications, will enhance the chances of a successful bid.