Solar Lift Scheme Equipment Supply at Dewangole Chitral

Aga Khan Rural Support Program (AKRSP) Chitral invites sealed quotations from eligible, qualified, and experienced firms or contractors for the supply, transportation, installation, testing, and commissioning of a Solar Lift Scheme at Dewangole, Upper Chitral. Items being procured: - Solar PV System: 26 x 615W = 15.99 KWp - Solar Pumping Inverter: 11 KW - Submersible Pump: 7.5 KW / 10 HP - Required Discharge: 577 L/s (20.78 m3/hr) - Total Dynamic Head: 232 ft - Delivery Pipe: 90 mm HDPE, PN-10 - Approximate Distance from Chitral Town: 135 km The project requires the successful bidder to provide complete supply, transportation, installation, testing, commissioning, foundations, mounting structures, electrical protection, earthing, pump support structure, and all associated works for a fully operational system. The completion period is 45 calendar days with a quotation validity of minimum 60 days. Eligibility criteria include relevant experience, financial capability, and submission of supporting documents including manufacturer technical datasheets and a pump performance curve clearly showing the proposed operating point at 5.77 L/s and 232 ft TDH. The detailed RFQ, BOQ, technical specifications, eligibility criteria, and submission requirements can be obtained from the link provided. Submission of sealed quotations must reach the Regional Office, AKRSP, Near Shahi Qilla, Chitral, by the closing date. Interested bidders should ensure timely submission to avoid disqualification. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully review the pump performance curve and ensure the proposed pump matches the specified operating point to avoid technical disqualification. Also, prepare all required documents and earnest money in advance to meet the submission deadline. The deadline for submission is 1st November 2023. Bidders should submit their bids in sealed envelopes to the specified address.