Solarization and Installation of Solar Lights in Kohat Area Development Project

The Local Government and Rural Development Department at Tehsil Headquarter Kohat, District Kohat, is procuring solarization and solar light installation works under the Kohat Area Development Project for the financial year 2025-26. This tender covers three main schemes: solarization of Darra Government College and Pakistan Sweet Home (Orphanage) at KDA with an estimated cost of PKR 5 million, solarization of masajids at various locations in PK-92 with an estimated cost of PKR 12 million, and installation of solar lights at different roads in PK-92 with an estimated cost of PKR 9 million. The technical scope includes solar installation and solar street light works requiring contractors registered with Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) in Category C6 or above, with specialization codes EE11 (solar installation and electrical works) and ME06/ME07 for mechanical miscellaneous works. Bidders must have valid registration with the Electrical Inspectorate of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, centralized enlistment with the C&W Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and active registration with FBR and KPRA for tax purposes. Registration with PPIB (formerly AEDB) is also mandatory. The tender follows a single stage single envelope procedure with bid security at 2% of the estimated cost. The last date for submission of electronic bids is 5th May 2026 at 12:15 PM, with bid opening at 2:00 PM the same day. Bidders must upload scanned bid documents on the EPADS portal and physically deliver the Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) to the Assistant Director (Senior) LG&RDD Kohat office before the closing time. Online clarifications are accepted until 30th April 2026 at 5:00 PM. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure that all bid documents are filled neatly without cutting or overwriting, and that the bid security is prepared and delivered strictly as per the instructions to avoid disqualification. Compliance with all registration and tax requirements for the current financial year 2025-26 is essential to participate successfully.