Repair and Maintenance of Transformers at PK-24, Dargai

The Local Government and Rural Development Department District Malakand invites sealed tenders through e-bidding on the EPADS portal for repair and maintenance works under the scheme funded by Tobacco Cess in Tobacco-Growing Regions. The specific work involves Repair and Maintenance of Transformers at PK-24, Dargai, District Malakand. Items being procured: - Repair and Maintenance of Transformers in PK-24, Tehsil Dargai, District Malakand This tender follows a single stage single envelope procurement method. Contractors registered with PEC and enlisted with the C&W Department as per the Centralized Enlistment Policy of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for the financial year 2026-27 are eligible to participate. Additionally, contractors must be registered with the Inspectorate of Electricity, Energy & Power Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and hold Class-E (EE04 & EE05) licenses. A one-year warranty as per PESCO SOP is required, and workshops must be registered with PESCO. Bid security of 2% of the estimated cost (Rs. 112,000) must be prepared after publishing the NIT and before bid closing. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS by 30th September 2026 at 10:30 AM, with opening at 11:30 AM the same day. Online clarifications are accepted until 24th September 2026 at 5:00 PM. Call deposits for bid security must be delivered by courier to the Assistant Director Sr LG&RDD Malakand office at Batkhela before bid closing. Bidders should note that bids quoting more than 20% below estimated cost require detailed rate analysis documentation. The tender requires valid PEC, FBR, and KPRA registrations for the current financial year 2026-27. Work orders will be issued subject to fund availability. Bidders must register on EPADS to obtain a username and password. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all bid documents are neatly filled and scanned without overwriting, as any alteration may lead to rejection. Timely preparation of bid security and adherence to submission deadlines is crucial for successful participation.