Rehabilitation of DWSS Warshand, Sheikh Biland Banda, Banda Fateh Khan, Bazid Khel, Muslim Abad in Kohat

The Public Health Engineering Department Kohat Division is procuring rehabilitation works for multiple Drinking Water Supply Schemes (DWSS) in Kohat. The projects include DWSS Warshand, Sheikh Biland Banda, Banda Fateh Khan, Bazid Khel, and Muslim Abad under various development programs such as KADP and ADP. The total estimated cost for these works is approximately **PKR 25,850,298**. This procurement is aimed at improving water supply infrastructure in the region to ensure better access to clean water for local communities. The technical scope covers rehabilitation of water supply schemes involving civil works, pipe laying, repair, and restoration of water distribution networks. The works are to be executed at multiple sites within Kohat district, requiring contractors to have relevant experience and capacity to handle water supply infrastructure projects. The bidders must be registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) in the relevant category and field of specialization as per Provincial Works Departments enlistment certificates. Adequate financial soundness, relevant experience, and required equipment are mandatory. Eligibility criteria include valid PEC registration with the appropriate code (CE-09 for civil works), active registration with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA), and FBR Active Taxpayer List (ATL) status. Bidders must submit photocopies of CNIC, PEC registration certificate, enlistment certificate, and active taxpayer certificates with their bids. The procurement follows a single stage single envelope procedure through the E-PADS electronic bidding system. The last date and time for bid submission is **16-07-2026 at 12:00 PM**, with bid opening scheduled the same day at 2:00 PM in the presence of bidders or their authorized representatives. Bid security in the form of CDR and additional security as per KPRA notification must be submitted in original along with the bidding documents. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all required documents including PEC registration and tax certificates are valid and uploaded correctly on the E-PADS portal before the deadline. Incomplete or non-compliant submissions will be rejected. Careful attention to the bid security requirements and timely submission will improve chances of success in this competitive tender.