Rate Running Contract for Providing Machinery with Manpower During Monsoon in SWM Directorate Season-2026 Islamabad

The Capital Development Authority (CDA), Directorate of Solid Waste Management (SWM), Islamabad, invites sealed bids under a Single Stage Two Envelope procedure from eligible firms registered with Pakistan Engineering Council for the fiscal year 2026-2027. The contract is for a rate running contract to provide machinery along with manpower during the monsoon season of 2026 to support the SWM Directorate's operations in Islamabad. Items being procured: - Provision of machinery with manpower during monsoon season 2026 The scope includes supplying and operating machinery with skilled manpower to manage solid waste effectively during the monsoon period. The contract requires compliance with detailed terms and conditions outlined in the bidding documents available on the PPRA E-PADS portal. Bidders must ensure their PEC registration is valid and submit earnest money as a Pay Order/CDR in favor of DDO (SWM), CDA. The estimated cost of the project is **Rs. 24,203,160/-** with an earnest money requirement of **Rs. 726,000/-**. Bids must be submitted online via the E-PADS portal before 11:30 AM on **15-09-2026**. The technical bids will be opened at 12:00 PM on the same day in the presence of bidders or their authorized representatives. The physical submission of bid security is also required at the office of the Director (SWM), CDA, Sector G-6/1/4, Islamabad. Bidders must submit an undertaking on stamp paper attested by a notary public confirming no litigation or blacklisting by any government or autonomous body in Pakistan. If the total bid amount is less than 10% below the NIT cost, additional performance security in the form of CDR equal to the difference must be provided. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your PEC registration category matches the contract requirements and upload all bid security documents timely on the E-PADS portal to avoid disqualification. Also, attend the bid opening or authorize a representative with proper documentation to stay informed about the process. This tender is a significant opportunity for firms specializing in machinery and manpower supply for municipal solid waste management during critical monsoon conditions in Islamabad.