Engineering Design and Road Improvement Consultancy for Abbottabad and Thakot Darband Roads

This tender from the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Highways Authority (PKHA) in Peshawar invites consultancy firms to submit proposals for detailed engineering design and road improvement projects. The scope includes conditional survey and detailed mapping of Abbottabad to Khanspur roads totaling over 62 kilometers, and a feasibility study for widening and blacktopping of the Thakot Darband Road including a 60 km link road to Gavi. These assignments require expertise in highway engineering, topographical surveys, and road design to enhance regional connectivity and infrastructure. The consultancy work involves preparing detailed engineering designs that address current road conditions and future traffic demands. The projects cover diverse terrain in Abbottabad and surrounding areas, demanding careful consideration of geological and environmental factors. The engineering challenges include accurate mapping, alignment improvements, and ensuring sustainable road widening and blacktopping solutions that meet PKHA standards. Interested firms must hold valid PEC registration in relevant codes and be registered with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA). The tender follows the QCBS method, emphasizing both quality and cost in selection. Bidders should ensure compliance with PEC categories and maintain up-to-date FBR/ATL status for the fiscal year 2025-26. A Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) of PKR 5,000 is required as a non-refundable bidding fee. Proposals must be submitted separately for technical and financial bids via the EPADS online system by the deadline of 4th March 2026 at 12:00 PM. The technical and financial bids will be opened the same day at 12:30 PM. The physical address for submission-related queries is the PKHA office at Gate No. 5, Khyber Road, Peshawar. Pro-Tip: Make sure to carefully review the EPADS system instructions and ensure your PEC registration codes exactly match the tender requirements to avoid disqualification. Also, double-check the Call Deposit Receipt submission deadline to prevent bid rejection due to late payment.