Punjab Highways Department Tender for Kabirwala Bypass Rehabilitation in Khanewal

The Punjab Highways Department invites engineering firms and contractors to participate through the Punjab e-Procurement System in tenders for rehabilitation, widening and reconstruction of two sections of Kabirwala Bypass in District Khanewal.

Bid opening: Responsive bids will be downloaded and successful bidders’ quoted rates announced before the Opening Committee on 30 November 2026 at 11:00 AM at the office of the Commissioner, Multan Division, Multan. Contractors may attend after uploading their bids according to the e-procurement schedule.

Eligibility and registration: Participating firms and contractors must be registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council in the relevant categories and codes and hold a valid, renewed PEC licence for financial year 2026–27. Registration with the Punjab e-Procurement System is also required. Registration information and procedures are available at https://ep.punjab.gov.pk.

Bid security: Under the PPRA Rules, 2014, bidders must submit security equal to 5% of the estimated cost through digital online payment via the Punjab e-Procurement System using its BOP link, in favour of the Executive Engineer, Highways Division Khanewal. Physical securities, including CDRs, pay orders and demand drafts, will not be accepted.

Performance guarantee: Under Clause 56 of the PPRA Rules, 2014, the lowest evaluated bidder must submit a performance security or guarantee equal to 10% of the contract amount in favour of the Executive Engineer, Highways Division Khanewal through the Punjab e-Procurement System. Bid security, bid documents and performance security or guarantees must be submitted digitally. Manual or physical bids, guarantees and banking instruments will not be accepted.

Pricing and evaluation: Bidders must quote rates against each item, the total amount for each item and the grand total of all items in their financial proposals. If a mathematical difference arises between item totals and the grand total, the quoted item rates will govern evaluation. Percentage rates above or below the estimated or DNIT cost will not be accepted, and such bids will be treated as non-responsive. Recovery for old material will be adjusted manually and bids evaluated accordingly.

Compliance: False information or documents, including PEC licences, may result in disqualification and disciplinary proceedings under the applicable rules. The procuring agency may reject all bids or proposals before acceptance under Clause 35 of the PPRA Rules concerning rejection of bids.

Execution requirements: Rigid pavement and RCC drain work must use a concrete batching plant and concrete paving machine. TST, DST and surfacing must be executed through a mechanized system. Successful contractors must submit claims for completed work electronically for further processing through the Digital Measurement Book.

Publication and response period: The PPRA tender website is https://eproc.punjab.gov.pk/viewtender.asps. The response period will be calculated exclusively from the date of publication on the PPRA website.

Issuing authorities: Executive Engineer, Highway Division Khanewal, and Superintending Engineer, Highway Circle Multan. Notice reference: IPL-11936.