Rehabilitation and Improvement of Irrigation Canals and Infrastructure in District Swabi

This tender invites bids for the rehabilitation and improvement of irrigation canals and related infrastructure in District Swabi under the supervision of the Irrigation Department, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The project includes strengthening canal prisms, raising old branch canals, restoring syphonic tubes, and repairing damaged escape channels. The work is critical for enhancing water management and agricultural productivity in Swabi. The scope covers multiple sub-works such as rehabilitation of Machai Branch canal, Pehur Branch canal, Zaida Minor, and restoration of syphonic tubes along Old Indus Branch. The engineering challenges include ensuring structural integrity of canal linings, protection of canal banks with retaining walls, and managing water flow efficiently across various reaches. The site is located in Swabi, requiring contractors to be familiar with local terrain and hydrological conditions. Bidders must hold a valid Pakistan Engineering Council license for the 2025-26 financial year in the relevant category and code, and must be registered with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority. Compliance with FBR and ATL active status is mandatory. The tender follows PEC category CE-01, CE-02, CE-04 (V), CE-10, and ME-07 specializations. Contractors should ensure their bid security in the form of a 2% Call Deposit Receipt from scheduled banks is submitted before the deadline. The submission deadline is on the 2nd of February 2026, with bid opening scheduled at 12:30 PM on the same day. Bids must be uploaded electronically via the EPADS portal (https://kp.eprocure.gov.pk/). No hard copies of bids are accepted except the original CDR. The office of the Executive Engineer, Swabi Irrigation Division–I, Swabi, is the point of contact for this tender. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the newspaper advertisement for specific stamp duty and bid security requirements, as these are often overlooked and can lead to disqualification. Also, ensure all documents are uploaded in a single PDF file to avoid being marked non-responsive.