Improvement and Solarization of Sump Wells and Pumping Stations in Paharpur Irrigation Division D.I.Khan

The Paharpur Irrigation Division D.I.Khan under the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa is procuring improvement and solarization works for existing sump wells and pumping stations. This tender covers multiple sub-works including the improvement and solarization of 38 existing sump wells, supply and installation of pumping machinery with solar and electrical arrangements to lift water from main drains in Takarwah and Kot Hafiz districts. The scope also includes rehabilitation and refurbishment of pumping station No. II within the division. The technical scope involves supply and installation of solar panels, solar pumping inverters, pumps, and motors. The works require contractors to be approved by the Irrigation Department and registered with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) under the current financial year 2025-26. Contractors must have valid Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) licenses in categories ranging from C-4 to EE-11 depending on the sub-work. The estimated cost is approximately **PKR 173.44 million** with earnest money of 2% of the estimated cost required as bid security. Bidders must submit their bids through the EPADS online system before the deadline of **6th May 2026** by 1:00 PM. The bids will be opened on the same day. It is mandatory to upload all required documents including CDRs and bid documents; failure to do so will result in non-responsiveness. The tender also requires manufacturers or authorized producers to provide valid authorization certificates for solar and pumping equipment. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure their bid rates do not exceed 10% below the engineer’s estimate without additional security, as this could lead to disqualification. Also, timely submission through the EPADS portal and compliance with all technical and financial requirements will enhance chances of success.