Construction of link road and blacktopping from Chunjhal Hill Cross to Danna Arota by PWD Highways Division Sudhnuti (Pallandri)

Highways Division Sudhnuti (Pallandri), Communication & Works, Government of Azad Jammu & Kashmir invites electronic bids under AJK PPRA Rules 36(a) on a Single Stage-Single Envelope e-bidding system for construction works described below. Work: Construction of 1 km new link road and blacktopping of existing 1 km road from Chunjhal hill cross to Danna arota (Con Sajad House), total length 2 km in District Sudhnuti. Completion period: 730 days. Technical specialization code: CE-01.

Eligibility: Bidders must be firms/contractors licensed by the Pakistan Engineering Council and endorsed in C&W Govt AJK for FY 2026-27 in the appropriate category shown against the work (C-5 & above). Joint ventures may bid only after obtaining prior approval from the Employer. Blacklisted firms/contractors/companies/suppliers/distributors are not allowed to participate; bidders must furnish an affidavit/certificate that they are not blacklisted and not involved in conflict with government anywhere in AJK or Pakistan.

Estimated cost and bid security: Estimated cost is Rs. 60.189 million. Bid security amount is Rs. 1.806 million to be deposited in the Divisional Joint Account: A/C # 13572001-SDA-002 AJ&K Bank Branch Pallandri or A/C # 0613902021001254 MCB Branch Pallandri. Scanned copies of the bank receipt showing proof of deposit must be uploaded on the e-bidding dashboard along with relevant documents. Bid securities of unsuccessful bidders will be returned through divisional cheque upon award or on expiry of bid validity, whichever is earlier.

Bidding document access and submission: New bidders should obtain username and login details from the IT Section, Office of The Chief Engineer Highway (North), Block H, DHQ Muzaffarabad. Bidders already registered electronically may use existing credentials. Bidding documents and instructions can be downloaded from the contractor's e-bidding dashboard. Details of roads and drawings can be obtained from the Office of the Executive Engineer PWD Highways Division Sudhnuti (Pallandri) before 2026-11-04 during office hours. The e-bidding system accepts PDF format for technical profile and bidding documents; bidders must upload documents in PDF format. Hard copy of original bank receipts along with bidding documents uploaded on the dashboard, duly signed and stamped by the contractor/firm, and other documents required for qualification/responsiveness as per Bid Data Sheet and BOQ must be uploaded on the e-bidding dashboard.

Submission and opening: Electronic bids must be submitted by 2026-11-05 11:30. Electronic bids received by the due date and time will be opened on the same schedule and the comparative statement will be visible to bidders or their nominated representatives and the Bid Opening Committee.

Other conditions: Electronic bidding shall be done on percentage (Above/Below/At par) basis. Any bidder providing incorrect information or failing to submit hard copies of complete bidding documents will be disqualified and banned for two years from participation. The competent authority reserves the right to reject all or any bid under Clause 33 of AJK PPRA Rules.