Rehabilitation of 20 Damaged Pipe Piezometers at Ghazi Brotha Hydropower Project

This tender invites bids for the rehabilitation of 20 damaged or blocked pipe piezometers by installing new stand pipe piezometers at the barrage power channel of the Ghazi Brotha Hydropower Project (GBHP) located in the provinces of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and Punjab. Issued by Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), Scarp Monitoring Organization (SMO), Lahore, this procurement falls under Construction & Civil Works Materials category. The project involves specialized civil works to restore the functionality of piezometers critical for monitoring groundwater and structural stability at the hydropower site. The work requires careful handling of materials and installation techniques suitable for the barrage and power channel environment, addressing engineering challenges such as site accessibility and ensuring long-term durability under hydrological stresses. Bidders should ensure compliance with PEC registration requirements relevant to civil works and maintain an active FBR ATL status for the fiscal year 2025-26. The tender mandates submission of Earnest Money either as a Pay Order, Call Deposit Receipt (CDR), or Demand Draft, or alternatively a bid securing declaration as per bidding documents. Familiarity with Public Procurement Rules, 2004, and adherence to all regulatory guidelines is essential. The submission deadline is set for 11:00 AM on 5th March 2026, with bid opening scheduled at 11:30 AM the same day via the EPADS v2.0 online portal. Manual bids will not be accepted. Interested bidders must register on EPADS v2.0 to participate. The physical address for correspondence is Director Scarp Monitoring Organization (SMO) WAPDA, 3-Canal Bank, Mughalpura, Lahore. Pro-Tip: Make sure to verify your registration status on EPADS v2.0 well before the deadline and review the bid security format carefully to avoid common pitfalls related to Earnest Money submissions which often cause disqualification.