Annual Operation, Maintenance and Repair to Water Supply Schemes in the Jurisdiction of Public Health Engineering Division Lower Chitral for FY 2026-27

This tender invites bids for the Annual Operation, Maintenance and Repair (AOM&R) of Water Supply Schemes under the jurisdiction of the Public Health Engineering Division Lower Chitral for the financial year 2026-27. The procuring department is the Public Health Engineering Division Lower Chitral, located in Lower Chitral, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Items being procured: - Annual Operation, Maintenance and Repair (AOM&R) to Water Supply Schemes in the jurisdiction of PHE Division Lower Chitral for the year 2026-27. The scope of work includes comprehensive maintenance and repair activities for water supply schemes to ensure their efficient operation throughout the year. The contractor will be responsible for all necessary repairs, upkeep, and operational tasks to maintain water supply infrastructure within the division's jurisdiction. Eligible bidders must be registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) in the relevant category and code. Additionally, registration with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) and the Provincial Enlistment Committee is mandatory. Bidders must also submit a Workshop/Store Certificate for the year 2026-27 issued by the Superintending Engineer PHE Circle Malakand at Timergara. Active and updated KPRA and FBR certificates are required. The estimated cost of the project is **PKR 25.3 Million**. The tender form fee is PKR 7,590 (non-refundable). Bid security in the shape of a call deposit amounting to PKR 506,000 and stamp duty of PKR 40,000 are required. Bids must be submitted and uploaded through the EPADS system by **06-08-2026 at 12:00 PM**. The bids will be opened on the same day at 12:30 PM. Incomplete or conditional bids with untested cutting, overwriting, or disfiguring will be considered non-responsive. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure that all bid documents, including the bid security and required certificates, are complete and properly uploaded on EPADS before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Paying close attention to the bid security requirements and ensuring the call deposit is original and valid is crucial for successful participation.