This tender invites bids for the upgradation of THQ Hospital Booni to a Category-C type hospital located in Upper Chitral, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, under the Communication and Works Department. The project falls under the construction and civil works category, focusing on enhancing healthcare infrastructure in the region. The scope involves balance work to elevate the hospital's facilities to meet Category-C standards. This includes civil construction, structural improvements, and necessary engineering works to ensure the hospital can provide better medical services. The site in Upper Chitral presents unique challenges due to its terrain and weather conditions, requiring careful planning and quality materials to ensure durability and safety. Bidders must comply with PEC Category C-4 & Above and ensure their FBR Active Taxpayer List (ATL) status is valid for the fiscal year 2025-26. The tender requires submission of earnest money in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) as bid security. Contractors should be registered with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority under the Finance Act 2013. Detailed rate analysis and bid security conditions apply, especially for bids quoting below engineer estimates. The submission deadline is set for 26th January 2026 at 12:00 PM, with financial bids opening at 12:30 PM the same day. Bidders must submit their electronic bids via the E-PAD system and also provide original CDRs to the Executive Engineer's office at C&W Division Upper Chitral. The physical address for bid opening is the office of the Executive Engineer, C&W Division Upper Chitral. Pro-Tip: Make sure to carefully review the newspaper advertisement for specific stamp duty requirements and ensure all bid securities are submitted correctly to avoid disqualification. Also, note the detailed instructions on additional security for bids quoting significantly below estimates to stay compliant and competitive.