This tender invites bids from approved contractors for the rehabilitation and improvement of the canal patrol road stretching from RD 350000f Pehur Branch Canal to RD 8000 of Kaddi Minor Canal in Swabi. Issued by the Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), Swabi Irrigation Division-I, this project falls under the Road & Infrastructure Works & Materials category, focusing on enhancing critical irrigation infrastructure in Swabi. The work involves upgrading the canal patrol road to ensure better accessibility and maintenance of the irrigation canals. The project site in Swabi presents typical engineering challenges such as terrain stability and ensuring minimal disruption to water flow during construction. Contractors must be prepared to work with materials and methods compliant with the latest MRS-2025 standards, ensuring durability and sustainability of the road. Bidders must hold a valid Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) registration under categories CE-01 and CE-10, and maintain active status with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPPRA) and Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). Compliance with the 2025-26 financial year licensing and registration requirements is mandatory. Contractors should ensure their FBR Active Taxpayer List (ATL) status is current to avoid disqualification. The submission deadline is set for 30th March 2026 at 12:00 PM, with bid opening scheduled for 12:30 PM the same day. Bids must be submitted electronically via the EPADS portal (https://kp.eprocure.gov.pk/) in a single sealed envelope format, including a 2% Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) as bid security. The physical office for inquiries is the Swabi Irrigation Division-I office. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the bid security requirements and ensure the Call Deposit Receipt is from a scheduled bank, as non-compliance here is a common cause for bid rejection. Also, attend the pre-bid meeting on 17th March 2026 at 11:00 AM to clarify any technical or procedural queries.