Raising and Strengthening Banks along Lower Nara Canal with Stone Pitching, Stone Apron and Desilting

The Irrigation Department Sindh, through the Office of the Executive Engineer Thar Division Mirpurkhas, invites bids for the comprehensive civil works project titled Raising and Strengthening Banks along Lower Nara Canal, including Stone Pitching, Stone Apron, and Desilting along the Lower Nara Canal. This project is located in Mirpurkhas, Sindh, and is funded by the Government of Sindh with an estimated cost of **PKR 399.2 Million**. The procurement follows the National Competitive Bidding method under SPPRA Rules 2010. Items being procured: - Earth work along Lower Nara Canal at multiple chainages - Strengthening of banks by providing stone pitching and stone apron at specified RD points along Upper and Lower Nara Canal - Desilting of Lower Nara Canal from RD 380 to 490 - De-silting along Old Jamrao from RD 120+00 to 195+00 The technical scope includes earthworks, stone pitching with hammer dressed stones, formation and dressing of subgrade, borrow pit excavation, carriage of materials, compaction, jungle clearance, and desilting operations. The works cover multiple stretches of the canal banks and require careful site management and adherence to specifications. Eligible bidders must be registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) in the relevant category and discipline, possess valid NTN and SRB registrations, and demonstrate minimum experience with civil works of similar scale. Bidders should provide audited financial statements for the last three years, details of equipment and machinery, and technical staff profiles. A bid security of 5% of the bid price and a non-refundable tender fee of PKR 5,000 are mandatory. The bid submission deadline is **31-07-2026 at 11:30 AM**, with bid opening scheduled for the same day at 12:30 PM at the Office of the Executive Engineer Thar Division Mirpurkhas. Bids must be submitted in two separate envelopes for technical and financial proposals, with the technical proposal including the bid security. The contract duration is 24 months. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure that all pages of the technical proposal are numbered, signed, and stamped by the authorized person. Also, submit original affidavits confirming no blacklisting or litigation and provide complete documentary evidence for all eligibility criteria to avoid disqualification during technical evaluation. This tender offers a significant opportunity for qualified civil contractors to contribute to vital irrigation infrastructure in Sindh, enhancing water management and canal safety for the region.