Construction of Flood Protection Walls and Ponds in District Kohat

This tender invites bids for the construction of flood protection walls and ponds at various locations in District Kohat, including Chashmayee Shakardara and Chechana. The project involves multiple sub-works such as flood protection works in Andron Chashmayee and Chechana, construction of ponds at Wezhosam and Dartappi Tehsils, and storage reservoir construction in Warshand U/C Sudal. The estimated cost for these works totals approximately PKR 31.975 million. The site locations in Kohat present typical engineering challenges related to flood control and water management, requiring durable materials and skilled workmanship to ensure long-term protection against seasonal floods. Bidders must be registered with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority and comply with the KPPRA procurement rules for the fiscal year 2025-26. The tender requires submission of a 2% earnest money in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) as bid security. Contractors should ensure their PEC registration is valid and that they meet all FBR/ATL tax compliance requirements for the current financial year. This is crucial to avoid disqualification during the technical evaluation phase. The submission deadline is set for 17th February 2026, with bids to be submitted by 12:00 noon and opened at 12:30 PM on the same day. The physical submission address is the XEN Irrigation office located at Charbagh Jangle Khel Peshawar Road, Kohat. Bidders should prepare their technical and financial bids carefully, adhering to the single stage one envelope procedure. Pro-Tip: Make sure to verify the exact stamp duty and earnest money requirements as stated in the newspaper advertisement, as these are often overlooked and can lead to bid rejection. Also, keep an eye on the courier service authentication to avoid any delivery issues before the opening date.