Solarization of Tubewells with Solar Based Submersible Pumps in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

The Local Government and Rural Development Department Khyber Pakhtunkhwa invites sealed tenders for the solarization of tubewells using solar based submersible pumps across multiple union councils in Dera Ismail Khan. This procurement covers the installation of solar powered submersible pumps at nine different tubewell sites including UC Laar, UC Dnap Shumali, UC Mandhra Kala, UC Shor Kot, UC Kati Kulachi, UC Zafarabad, UC Yarak, and UC Hassaam. Each site requires pumps with capacities ranging from 5 to 15 million PKR in estimated cost, reflecting the scale and technical specifications of the solarization works. The project aims to enhance water supply sustainability through renewable energy solutions, reducing reliance on conventional power sources. Eligible bidders must be registered contractors with PEC enlisted under the Civil and Works category and must be registered with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) and the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). Valid PEC and KPRA registrations for the current financial year are mandatory. Bidders should also have relevant experience in solar power installations or similar civil works. The tender documents can be downloaded from the official EPADS portal and the KPRA website. The last date for submission of bids is 8th June 2026 by 12:00 PM, with the opening of electronic bids scheduled for the same day at 1:00 PM. Bidders must submit original bid security in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) in favor of the Assistant Director Senior LG&RDD D.I. Khan before the deadline. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure that all bid documents are complete and free from overwriting or corrections, as such submissions will be rejected. Timely registration on the EPADS portal and careful adherence to the submission guidelines will improve the chances of successful participation in this competitive tender.