This tender invites qualified firms to undertake repair and maintenance of five residential buildings and the construction of fencing around the Thor Power House and Store Area at Thor Colony, Diamer Basha Dam Project in Chilas, Gilgit-Baltistan. The project demands skilled workmanship and quality construction materials to ensure durability and safety in a challenging mountainous environment. The repair works include structural maintenance of Category-III residential units, while the fencing work requires robust materials suitable for security and environmental conditions. Bidders must be registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) in category C-6 or above with specialization CE-10, and must have renewed their registration for the 2025-26 financial year. Compliance with Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) requirements is mandatory. The tender process is conducted electronically via EPADS, ensuring transparency and efficiency. Bid security of PKR 133,000 in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) or Pay Order is required for each tender separately. The submission deadline is on the 21st of January 2026, with bids for the repair and maintenance closing at 11:00 AM and fencing at 2:00 PM. Bid opening will follow shortly after submission at the office of the Chief Engineer (HQ), DBDP WAPDA Thor. All bids must be submitted online; manual submissions will not be accepted. The physical bid security must reach the office of the General Manager/Project Director before the deadline. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid security documents are correctly scanned and uploaded on EPADS and that the hard copy reaches the office timely. Missing this step often leads to disqualification. Also, carefully review the bidding documents for any specific stamp duty or earnest money requirements to avoid common pitfalls.