Geotechnical Investigations - Feasibility Study for Comprehensive Integrated Flood Management of Nullahs in Districts Sialkot, Narowal and Gujranwala

The NESPAK (GT&GE) invites bids for Geotechnical Investigations as part of the Feasibility Study for Comprehensive Integrated Flood Management of Nullahs in Districts Sialkot, Narowal and Gujranwala. This procurement is managed by NESPAK (GT&GE) based in Lahore, Punjab. Items being procured: - Mobilization and demobilization of hand auger/light percussion drilling equipment - Execution of 43 boreholes up to 8m depth along Nullah embankment - Standard Penetration Tests (SPTs) with sample collection - Collection of undisturbed soil samples using Shelby/Denison/Pitcher samplers - Performance of 50 permeability tests in boreholes - Excavation of 25 test pits with field density tests - Collection of water samples from boreholes - Mobilization and demobilization of straight rotary drilling rig - Execution of 6 boreholes up to 40m depth at diversion inlet/outlet structures - Laboratory testing including sieve analysis, hydrometer, liquid/plastic limits, bulk density, consolidation, direct shear, unconfined compression, compaction, permeability, sulphate, chloride, organic matter, and chemical analysis of water samples The scope includes field and laboratory work to be completed within 75 days, with mobilization on three days' notice after award. The successful bidder must provide borehole, test pit, and permeability logs, and detailed lab results to NESPAK. PEC registration, FBR and PRA certificates, financial and equipment capability, personnel qualifications, litigation history, and HSE policies are required for eligibility. Bid security of Rs. 200,000 in the form of pay order is mandatory. Bids must be submitted online via EPADS by 11:00 AM on November 2, 2026, with technical bids opening at 11:30 AM the same day. Manual bids are not accepted. Payment stages include 20% upon 50% field work completion, 20% upon 100% field work, 20% upon 100% lab work, and final payment upon completion and submission of factual geotechnical report. Bidders should register on EPADS and follow all PPRA rules. A premium of up to 25% on official lab rates is allowed for advance payments to labs and timely follow-up. NESPAK engineers will supervise the work full-time. This tender offers a significant opportunity for qualified contractors with relevant experience and equipment to contribute to a major flood management feasibility study in Punjab.