Repair and Rehabilitation Works of Chashma Barrage Concrete Structures and Guide Banks

This tender invites qualified contractors in Mianwali for critical repair and rehabilitation works at Chashma Barrage under Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA). The scope includes repairing expansion joints and cracks in concrete structures, supplying deficit revetment stones, and refurbishing guide banks with stone pitching at damaged locations. These works are essential to maintain the structural integrity and operational safety of the barrage, a key hydraulic infrastructure in Punjab. The project demands contractors registered with PEC in category C-6 or above, holding valid codes CE-01, CE-04, and CE-10, and active on the FBR tax list. The engineering challenges include working on aging concrete structures exposed to water flow stresses and ensuring durable stone pitching to prevent erosion. The site is located in Mianwali district, requiring logistical planning for material supply and skilled labor deployment. Bidders should ensure compliance with PEC licensing for 2025-26 and maintain active FBR registration with ATL status. The tender follows a single stage single envelope procedure with earnest money in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) payable to the Chief Engineer & PD CB&CJ Link Project. Insurance guarantees are not acceptable. This ensures financial security and seriousness of bidders. Submission deadline is **26 February 2026** by 11:00 AM via the EPAD online portal, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day at the office of Director Technical Chashma Barrage, WAPDA Colony, Mianwali. Interested firms must prepare technical and financial bids carefully and upload them electronically as manual bids will be rejected. Pro-Tip: Make sure to verify the exact stamp duty and bid security requirements as per the newspaper advertisement and PPRA rules, as these are commonly overlooked and can lead to disqualification.