Rehabilitation and Widening of Two Kabirwala Bypass Sections by Highway Division Khanewal

Highway Division Khanewal, Punjab Highways Department, invites tenders from engineering firms and contractors through the Punjab e-Procurement System for two road improvement schemes in Tehsil Kabirwala, District Khanewal.

The first scheme is rehabilitation, widening and reconstruction of the Kabirwala Bypass from Kabirwala–Multan Road at Mula Pur to Kukar Hatta Road, covering the remaining 0.85-kilometre portion. Its estimated cost is Rs. 75.286 million, with earnest money of Rs. 3.764 million. The technical sanction reference is S.E. H/W Circle MTN No. 174/DB dated 05.11.2026.

The second scheme is rehabilitation, widening and reconstruction of the Kabirwala Bypass from Kabirwala–Jhang Road to Punjab College Kabirwala, covering the remaining 0.65-kilometre portion. Its estimated cost is Rs. 42.211 million, with earnest money of Rs. 2.110 million. The technical sanction reference is E.E. No. 16/DB dated 06.11.2026. The completion date for both schemes is 30 June 2027.

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

Bid security equal to 5% of the estimated cost must be submitted through digital online payment via the Punjab e-Procurement System, linked with the Bank of Punjab, in favour of the Executive Engineer Highways Division Khanewal. Physical securities, including CDRs, pay orders and demand drafts, will not be accepted. The lowest evaluated bidder must submit a performance guarantee equal to 10% of the contract amount. Bids, bid security and performance guarantees must be submitted digitally; manual bids and banking instruments will not be accepted.

Bidders must quote rates against each item, item totals and the grand total. Item rates will govern evaluation where mathematical differences occur. Percentage rates above or below the estimated or DNIT cost will be treated as non-responsive. Material recovery credits will be adjusted during evaluation.

After uploading bids, contractors may attend the Office of the Commissioner Multan Division, Multan, on 30 November 2026 at 11:00 AM. Responsive bids will be downloaded and successful bidders’ quoted rates announced before the tender opening committee.

Rigid pavement and RCC drain works 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 electronically for processing through the Digital Measurement Book. False documents may lead to disqualification and disciplinary proceedings. The procuring agency may reject bids under Clause 35 of the PPRA Rules.