Solarization of Masajids Hydro Power Generating Districts Development Project at Tehsil Batkhela

The Office of the Assistant Director Senior Local Government and Rural Development Department at Tehsil Headquarters Batkhela District Malakand is procuring solarization works for masajids under the Hydro Power Generating Districts Development Project for PK-21 Tehsil Batkhela. This tender covers the solarization of masajids at multiple locations including Batkhela, Dheri Jhangram, Khar, Lower Batkhela, Upper Batkhela, Middle Batkhela, and Saman Abad. The estimated cost for these works is approximately **PKR 28 million**. The technical scope involves installation of solar power systems at the specified masajids to enhance power generation and sustainability. The project requires contractors with valid Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) registration in Category C or above, with specialization codes EE01 or EE11 for solar installation. Additionally, bidders must have valid registration with the Electrical Inspectorate of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Centralized Enrollment with CAW Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, and active registration with Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) for tax purposes. The tender documents can be downloaded from the official e-procurement system (ePADS) and KPRA websites after publishing the NIT. Bidders must submit a clean, signed copy of the bid documents through the ePADS system. Earnest Money in the form of Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) must be prepared in favor of the Assistant Director Senior LG&RDD Malakand and uploaded online before the closing date. The original CDR and documents must be physically delivered to the office before the deadline. The last date for submission of electronic bids is **25th April 2023 at 11:00 AM**, with the electronic bid opening scheduled for the same day at 12:00 PM. Bidders should ensure their bids comply fully with all mandatory requirements to avoid disqualification. Experience in similar solar PV/solarization projects is mandatory. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully prepare the bid security and ensure timely physical delivery of the original CDR to avoid rejection. Also, registering early on the ePADS portal and verifying all document requirements can save last-minute issues.