Procurement and Installation of Solar Pumping Systems on Agriculture Tube/Open Wells

The Directorate General Agricultural Engineering, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, invites bids for the procurement and installation of solar pumping systems on agriculture tube and open wells under the AIP scheme titled 'Culturable Waste Land Development & Solarization of Existing Agriculture Tube/Open Wells in Newly Merged Districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa'. This tender is specifically for the Peshawar region and aims to enhance agricultural productivity through renewable energy solutions. Items being procured: - Solar Pumping Systems on Agriculture Tube Wells - Solar Pumping Systems on Open Wells The technical scope includes the supply and installation of solar pumping systems designed for agricultural tube and open wells. The project covers newly merged districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, focusing on sustainable water pumping solutions using solar energy. Bidders must ensure compliance with technical specifications and standards as outlined in the bidding documents. Eligibility criteria require firms or companies to be registered with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA). Bidders must submit a fixed Bid Security/Earnest Money of Rs. 13,000,000 in the form of a call deposit favoring the Director General Agricultural Engineering. Technical bids must be accompanied by an affidavit confirming the bid security. Financial bids should be submitted separately as per the single stage two envelope bidding method. Key dates include a pre-bid meeting scheduled for 2026-08-04 at 14:00 hours at the office of the Director General Agricultural Engineering, Tarnab Peshawar. The last date for bid submission is 2026-08-13 by 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM on the same day in the presence of bidders' representatives. Bidders are advised to apply for the bid through the E-Pak Acquisition & Disposal System (EPADS) to ensure their applications are considered. The bidding documents can be obtained upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Rs. 5000 during office hours. The tender emphasizes the importance of submitting complete and compliant bids to avoid disqualification. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully prepare both technical and financial proposals in separate envelopes, clearly marked, and ensure all required documents including the bid security affidavit are attached. Early submission is recommended to avoid last-minute issues with the EPADS system or document delivery.