Torghar Local Government E-PADS Tender for Judba Development Works

The Office of the Assistant Director Senior, Local Government and Rural Development Department, District Torghar, invites sealed tenders through E-PADS for three development schemes under ADP No. 170340 (SDP Phase-II). Bidding is based on MRS-2025 (First Biannual) and non-MRS items, using the single-stage, single-envelope procedure.

Eligible government contractors must be registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) and enlisted with the C&W Department under the Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa's Centralized Enlistment Policy for the current financial year.

Bidding documents and submission: Bidding documents may be downloaded from www.epads.gov.pk and the KP-PPRA website. Prospective bidders must register on E-PADS to obtain a unique username and password. Documents must be completed neatly and clearly, and clear digitized copies must be uploaded through E-PADS at bid submission. Cutting, overwriting, or unauthorized alterations in the bidding documents will not be accepted.

Bid security: Bid securities must be prepared in favour of the Assistant Director Senior LG&RDD Torghar. Copies of the bid security and additional security, where applicable, must be uploaded to E-PADS with the online bid. The originals must also reach the Office of the Assistant Director Senior LG&RDD Torghar, District Secretariat, Judba, Torghar, before bid closing. Securities must be prepared after publication of the notice inviting tender and before electronic bidding closes.

Rates and additional security: Rates may be offered as a percentage above, a percentage below, or at par with the Engineer's Estimate. For rates quoted more than 20% below the estimate, a detailed rate analysis must be uploaded or submitted with valid and justifiable supporting documentation. Retention of bid securities and failure to submit bid security or additional security will be dealt with under KPPRA Notification S.R.O. (29)/Vol:1-40/2025-26, dated 29 October 2025. Additional-security matters will be dealt with under Notification No. S.R.O. (14)/Vol:1-24/2021-22, dated 10 May 2022.

Clarification deadline: The last date and time for online clarification is 30 November 2026 at 5:00 PM.

Contractor requirements: Eligible contractors and firms must hold the relevant PEC codes: CE01, CE10(ii), CE10(i), CE02(ix), CE02(vi), and EE11. PEC and KPRA registration, including active taxpayer status, must be valid for the current financial year. If required by the procuring entity, the contractor must arrange material testing at its own risk and cost.

Bid opening and validity: The contractor or an authorized representative may attend the electronic bid opening. In the event of a tie among responsive bidders, the successful bid may be decided through a free toss, and that decision will be final. Bids remain valid for 90 days from the bid closing date.

Any additions to the advertised tender terms and conditions will be implemented in accordance with the KPPRA Act and Rules.

Issuing officials: Assistant Engineer Senior LG&RDD Torghar and Assistant Director Senior LG&RDD, District Torghar. Notice reference: INF(P)5561/26. Integrity message: Zero Tolerance, No Corruption.