Strengthening of Research Stations and Installation of Solar Based Irrigation Tube Wells at D.I. Khan

The Paharpur Irrigation Division D.I. Khan under the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa invites bids from approved contractors registered with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority and holding a valid Pakistan Engineering Council license for the Financial Year 2025-26. This tender focuses on strengthening existing research stations and institutes at D.I. Khan, Karak, and Model Farm Sang Bhatti Swabi, including the installation of 2 solar-based irrigation tube wells for ARI Ratta Kulachi D.I. Khan. Items being procured: - Drilling of Bore hole & conversion into Tube wells (02 No: Tube wells) - Construction of Pump House & Boundary wall etc. (2 No: Tube wells) - Supply of Power by solar system including pumping machinery along with all accessories The technical scope includes drilling boreholes, constructing pump houses and boundary walls, and supplying solar power systems with pumping machinery and accessories. The solarization parameters specify a head of 80-100 ft, pump setting at 120 ft, and discharge of 01 cusecs. The contractor must be authorized to supply solar panels, pumping inverters, pumps, and motors with valid manufacturer authorization certificates and comply with government specifications. Eligibility requires PEC category C-6 and above with specific project codes CE 04, CE 09, CE 10, and EE 11 as applicable. Bidders must have renewed registration with KPPRA and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority. Earnest money of 2% of the estimated cost plus stamp duty is mandatory. Bids must be submitted through the EPADS e-bidding system before the deadline. The tender closing date is **20th August 2026 at 1:00 PM**. Bidders should submit their bids online and also send hard copies via courier as per instructions. The office address for submission is Paharpur Irrigation Division D.I. Khan, opposite Peshawar High Court Circuit Bench D.I. Khan. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your bid documents include the 2% CDR from a scheduled bank in favor of the Executive Engineer, and upload all required documents on EPADS before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Also, prepare a detailed bar-chart program showing the sequence and timeline of work to demonstrate your project management capability.