This tender invites bids for the improvement of water supply schemes and refurbishment of public facilitation centers in Tehsil Chitral Lower, District Chitral. The Local Government and Rural Development Department of District Chitral seeks experienced contractors registered with PEC and relevant departments to undertake these vital infrastructure projects. The scope includes upgrading water supply infrastructure and constructing a dug well, along with transformer repair, ensuring enhanced public utility services in the region. The projects involve civil works such as water scheme improvements and public facility refurbishments, requiring quality construction materials and skilled labor. The site is located in the mountainous terrain of Chitral, which presents logistical and engineering challenges including access and weather conditions. Contractors must prepare detailed rate analyses and comply with technical specifications to meet the engineering standards expected by the department. Bidders should hold valid PEC registration in the relevant category and be registered with the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) under the Finance Act 2013. Compliance with FBR/ATL requirements for the financial year 2025-26 is mandatory. The tender process requires submission of earnest money in the form of Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) at 2% of the bid value. Contractors quoting bids more than 10% below the engineer's estimate must provide additional security as per the terms. The submission deadline is set for 20th January 2026 at 2:00 PM, with electronic bid opening scheduled the same day at 2:30 PM. Bidders must submit their documents online via EPADS and courier original CDRs and supporting documents to the Assistant Director Senior LG&RDD, Lower Chitral before the closing time. The office is located at the District Headquarters, Lower Chitral. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid documents strictly follow the EPADS upload guidelines and include all required scanned documents to avoid disqualification. Pay special attention to the additional security requirements for bids below engineer estimates, as missing these often leads to rejection.