Construction of Drinking Water Supply Schemes in Jamrud and Surrounding Areas

This tender invites bids for the construction of multiple Drinking Water Supply Schemes (DWSS) across Jamrud and its surrounding areas in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Public Health Engineering Division Khyber is overseeing the project, which involves the development and rehabilitation of water supply infrastructure to improve access to clean water for local communities. The scope includes civil works such as pipeline laying, installation of water storage tanks, and construction of water collection points. The engineering challenges include working in varied terrain and ensuring sustainable water flow and quality. Bidders must be familiar with the technical and financial bid submission process through EPADS, adhering to the single stage two envelopes procedure. The project demands compliance with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) registration and active status. Contractors should prepare for detailed technical evaluations and provide earnest money in the form of Call Deposit Receipts (CDR). The estimated cost per scheme is around 7.568 million PKR, with some larger schemes costing up to 19 million PKR. For this tender, contractors should ensure they meet the PEC category requirements relevant to civil works and maintain a valid FBR Active Taxpayer List (ATL) status for the fiscal year 2025-26. It is advisable to review the bid solicitation documents carefully, including the Bill of Quantities and evaluation criteria, to avoid disqualification due to incomplete or conditional bids. The submission deadline is set for 20th February 2026 at 12:00 hours, with technical bids opening immediately after. Bidders must submit their original bid securities physically at the office of the Executive Engineer, Public Health Engineering Division Khyber, located at Plot 40, Sector B-II, Phase-V, Hayatabad, Peshawar. Pro-Tip: Make sure to upload your technical and financial bids correctly on EPADS and physically submit the original bid security before the deadline. Missing the Call Deposit Receipt or submitting incomplete documents can lead to outright rejection. Always double-check the newspaper advertisement for any specific stamp duty or additional security requirements that are often overlooked.