Construction of 200 Solar Based Irrigation Tubewells and Flood Protection Works in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The Irrigation Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Swat Irrigation Division-I, is procuring construction works for 200 solar-based irrigation tubewells across multiple districts including Swat, Chitral, Dir, Malakand, and others. This tender covers civil works for solar irrigation tubewells in PK-05 to PK-09 districts and NA-03 district, as well as flood protection works, irrigation channels, check dams, and CPRs in northern districts of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The technical scope includes construction of solar irrigation tubewells with civil works, requiring contractors to have valid Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) registration in relevant categories CE-04 (iv), CE-09 (i), and CE-10 (vi). Contractors must be registered with KPRA and have NTN registration with FBR. The estimated cost for each tubewell is approximately **PKR 6.9 million** with earnest money of PKR 147,200. Flood protection works have a separate estimated cost of PKR 630,000. Eligible bidders must submit their bids electronically via the EPADS portal before the closing deadline of **06 May 2026 at 2:00 PM**. The bid opening will be held on the same day at 2:30 PM. Bidders should ensure submission of scanned copies of CNIC, valid PEC license, enlistment with the Irrigation Department KP, active KPRA registration, active FBR status, and rate analysis if required. Original Call Deposit Receipts (CDRs) from scheduled banks must be submitted in sealed envelopes before the closing date. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully verify all documents for legibility and completeness before uploading to avoid bid rejection due to non-responsive or corrupted files. Timely submission of original bid security CDRs is crucial to avoid disqualification. This tender offers a significant opportunity for contractors with PEC registration and experience in irrigation and flood protection works to contribute to sustainable water management in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.