Solarization of DWSS Kotka Azad Khan and Muhammad Khan Korona Wanda

The Public Health Engineering Division Lakki Marwat is procuring solarization works for the Drinking Water Supply Schemes (DWSS) at Kotka Azad Khan and Muhammad Khan Korona Wanda under the District Development Plan ADP NO. 210555 for the financial year 2021-22. This tender is specifically for contractors registered with the relevant authorities and is based in Lakki Marwat, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The technical scope includes the installation of solar power systems to enhance the water supply schemes, ensuring sustainable and reliable energy sources for water pumping. The project involves site-specific solarization works, including supply and installation of solar panels and related electrical equipment, complying with the standards set by the Public Health Engineering Division. Eligible bidders must be registered with the E-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (E-PADS), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (KPPRA), Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA), and Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), all with active status. Contractors should have relevant experience in solarization and water supply projects and must submit a 2% bid security (CDR) along with additional security as per KPPRA notification. Bids quoting more than 20% below the estimated cost must include detailed rate analysis to avoid disqualification. The last date for bid submission and opening is 29-06-2026, with technical bids opening at 2:00 PM. Bidders are advised to download bidding documents from the official E-PADS website and ensure compliance with all terms and conditions outlined by KPPRA and PEC. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully prepare the detailed rate analysis if quoting below 20% of the estimated cost, as non-convincing submissions will be declared non-responsive and result in forfeiture of bid security. Attention to detail in the technical bid will improve chances of success in this competitive procurement.