This tender invites bids for the construction of an RCC culvert with a PCC retaining wall located at Malik Kakan Takhti Khel Bakka Khel in District Bannu, under the Local Government and Rural Development Department. The project falls under the Accelerated Sustainable Development Initiative (ASDI) for the financial year 2025-26, aiming to enhance local infrastructure in Bannu. The work involves civil engineering tasks including reinforced cement concrete (RCC) and plain cement concrete (PCC) construction, requiring quality materials and skilled workmanship. The site in Bannu presents typical regional challenges such as soil stability and water flow management, demanding precise engineering and adherence to standards. Contractors must be registered with PEC and comply with the Centralized Enlistment Policy of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. Bidders should ensure they meet the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) requirements for relevant codes and maintain an active Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Active Taxpayer List (ATL) status for the current financial year 2025-26. The tender process follows KP-PRA rules, including Earnest Money submission at 2% of the estimated cost. Prospective bidders must register on the EPADS portal to obtain a username and password for electronic submission. The submission deadline is set for 16th March 2026 at 12:30 PM, with bid opening scheduled for 1:00 PM the same day. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS, and bid securities delivered physically to the Assistant Director, LG & RDD, Sub Division Wazir Bannu office. Clarifications can be sought online until 9th March 2026 at 5:00 PM. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the bid security preparation and submission instructions, as failure to comply with the exact timing and documentation requirements often leads to disqualification. Also, ensure your rates are justified with detailed analysis if offering more than 20% deviation from engineer estimates.