Plantation Drive Urban Area Development Authority Kohat

The Urban Area Development Authority Kohat is procuring plantation works under a drive aimed at enhancing urban greenery and infrastructure in Kohat city. This procurement is specific to the 2025-2026 financial year and involves comprehensive plantation activities as per the approved work order. The scope includes site preparation, planting, and maintenance of trees and shrubs in designated urban areas to improve environmental quality and urban aesthetics. Eligible bidders must be registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) under relevant categories CE01, CE10(v), CE11(i), BCO4, and MEO7(v). Firms should also be enlisted with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) and must be active taxpayers under the Finance Act, 2013. Experience in similar plantation or civil works projects is essential to meet technical bid requirements. Bidders must submit a Technical Bid and Financial Bid through the Electronic Procurement and Disposal System (EPADS) following the single stage two envelope procedure. The tender requires earnest money in the form of a call deposit receipt (CDR) equal to 2% of the estimated cost, and a non-refundable bidding entry fee of 0.03% of the tender cost. Original bid securities and relevant registration documents must be couriered to the Urban Area Development Authority Kohat office before the closing time. The deadline for submission and opening of technical bids is 20th May 2026 at 11:00 AM, with financial bids opened the same day at 11:30 AM after technical evaluation. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure that all documents, especially the original financial securities, are submitted on time and in the correct format as per KPPRA and PEC guidelines. Late or incomplete submissions will be declared non-responsive, so careful adherence to the EPADS system requirements and timely courier delivery is crucial to avoid disqualification.