Construction of 200 Solar Based Irrigation Tube Wells in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Irrigation Department, through the Gomal Zam Irrigation Division D.I. Khan, is procuring the construction of 200 solar-based irrigation tube wells across various tehsils in the Dera Ismail Khan district. This project involves drilling bore holes, converting them into tube wells, and constructing pump houses to support solar irrigation systems. The scope includes installation at multiple locations such as Tehsil Prova, Daraban, Kulachi, Budh Khel Paniyala, Tank, and Paharpur, with each site requiring specialized work for solar irrigation tube wells. Eligible bidders must be approved contractors registered with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority and hold a valid license from the Pakistan Engineering Council for the current financial year 2025-26 in the relevant PEC categories CE-04, CE-09, and CE-10. Registration with FBR and compliance with KPPRA rules are mandatory. Bidders must submit earnest money in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) equivalent to 2% of the estimated cost along with their bids. The bids will be valid for 120 days from the opening date. The tender documents and bidding instructions can be downloaded from the department’s website and the KPPRA portal. Submission of bids is strictly through the Electronic Procurement and Disposal System (EPADS) before the deadline. The last date and time for submission is **21st May 2026 at 1:00 PM**, with bids opening on the same day. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 14th May 2026 at 2:00 PM at the Executive Engineer’s office in Gomal Zam Irrigation Division D.I. Khan. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all required documents, including the technical and financial bids, are uploaded correctly on EPADS before the closing time to avoid disqualification. Also, verify the authenticity of courier labels if submitting physical documents, as fake deliveries will not be accepted.