Construction of Drinking Water Supply Schemes in Orakzai

This tender invites bids for the construction of multiple Drinking Water Supply Schemes (DWSS) across Orakzai, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, under the Public Health Engineering Department. The project covers four packages including areas such as Feroz Khel, Utman Khel, Stori Khel, Bezot, Mishti, Mani Khel, BM Khel, Sheikhan, Mamozai, Ali Khel, Mullah Khel, Aa Khel, and Kurez. The estimated combined cost is approximately PKR 77.252 million, reflecting significant infrastructure development to improve water accessibility in these remote locations. The works involve civil construction based on the MRS-2025 (1st Biannual) and non-MRS items, requiring contractors to manage site-specific challenges such as terrain and logistics in Orakzai. Contractors must be registered with PEC and enlisted with the Public Health Engineering Department as per the centralized enlistment policy for the financial year 2025-26. The project demands adherence to quality standards and timely execution to ensure sustainable water supply solutions. Bidders should ensure valid PEC registration and active taxpayer status with FBR and KPRA. Compliance with the 2025-26 enlistment policy is mandatory. Contractors quoting bids 10% to 20% below the engineer's estimate must provide an additional 8% security alongside the standard 2% bid security. Failure to comply with bid security requirements will result in disqualification and forfeiture of the bid security. The tender follows strict rules on bid submission and security as per KPPRA notifications. The submission deadline is set for 02 April 2026 at 12:00 Noon, with bid opening scheduled at 12:30 PM the same day. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS and also sent in a sealed hard copy by registered courier to the Executive Engineer Public Health Engineering Division Orakzai. This dual submission ensures transparency and compliance with procurement regulations. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the bid security and additional security requirements as per KPPRA notifications to avoid disqualification. Also, ensure consistency between electronic and hard copy submissions to maintain responsiveness in this competitive tender.