Dredging and Desilting of Urban Critical Waterways in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The Irrigation Department of the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, through the Executive Engineer Warsak Canals Division Peshawar, is procuring dredging and desilting services for critical urban waterways and khwars within the jurisdiction of Warsak Canals Division, Peshawar. This tender specifically covers two main sub-works: dredging and desilting of critical waterways in the Peshawar Head Section and the Peshawar Tail Section. The total estimated cost for these works is approximately **PKR 7.6 million**. The technical scope involves the removal of silt and debris from urban waterways to restore their flow capacity and prevent urban flooding. The works are to be executed in the Peshawar area, focusing on critical water channels that require urgent maintenance. Contractors must be registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) with a minimum category of C-06 or above and must comply with the relevant specialized categories CE-03 (iii), CE-04 full code, CE-04 (ii), and CE-10 (ii). Additionally, bidders must have valid registration with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority as per the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Finance Act 2013. The tender follows the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Procurement Regulatory Authority (KPPRA) rules 2014 under a single stage single envelope electronic bidding system. The earnest money required is 2% of the estimated cost, payable as a call deposit. The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for **20 May 2026 at 11:00 AM** at the Executive Engineer's office on Warsak Road, Peshawar. The final submission deadline for bids is **2 June 2026 by 12:00 Noon**, with bid opening at 12:30 PM on the same day. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all bid documents, including CDRs, technical and financial bids, are uploaded correctly on the EPAD system before the deadline. Late submissions will not be entertained. Also, carefully review the bid solicitation documents available on the department and KPPRA websites to avoid disqualification due to non-compliance with terms and conditions.