Installation of solar street lights and construction of green spaces walking track in Tehsil Barikot

The Local Government and Rural Development Department Tehsil Barikot District Swat is procuring installation of solar street lights at multiple bazaars including Qambar, Odigram, Ghalegay, Barikot, and Shamozai, along with the construction of a green spaces walking track. This tender covers a significant infrastructure upgrade in Barikot, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, aimed at enhancing public lighting and recreational facilities. The technical scope includes installation of solar street lights with estimated costs ranging from Rs. 8 million to Rs. 17 million per site, and a major civil works project for the walking track estimated at Rs. 40 million. The works require contractors enlisted with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) under code NE07 and holding a license from the Inspectorate of Electricity, Energy & Power Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa in category C or E. Bidders must be registered with FBR and KPRA, valid for the current financial year, and submit bid security as per the specified percentages of the engineer's estimate. The tender follows a Single Stage Single Envelope Procedure through the EPADS e-bidding platform. The last date for submission is **14 May 2026 at 12:00 PM**, with bid opening at 2:00 PM the same day. Interested contractors should download bid documents from www.portalkp.eprocure.gov.pk and ensure timely courier delivery of original bid securities and documents to the Assistant Director LG&RDD Tehsil Barikot before the deadline. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully prepare the bid security and additional securities if bidding below engineer estimates, as non-compliance leads to forfeiture and disqualification. Also, ensure all registrations and licenses are current and attached with the bid to avoid rejection. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for contractors specializing in solar electrical installations and civil works in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.