Construction and Blacktopping of Link Roads in LA-25 and LA-26 by Highways Division Neelum

Highways Division Neelum, Communication & Works Department, Government of Azad Jammu & Kashmir, invites electronic bids for six packages involving construction, improvement, reconditioning and blacktopping of link roads in District Neelum. Bidding follows the single-stage, single-envelope procedure under AJK PPRA Rule 36(a). Each package has a completion period of 24 months.

Under the 30 km link-road programme for LA-25, Package 05 comprises Main Road Kalas to Malik Seri, 1.5 km; Hajian Kharigam, 1 km; and Dousat Bridge to Agli Seri, 1 km, totalling 3.5 km. Its estimated cost is Rs. 93.341 million, bid security Rs. 2.800 million, and required contractor category C-4 or above. Package 07 comprises Dudnial Subahi Bilal Masjid Hayatabad to Sain Gala Darbar, 2 km, and Salakabad Darbar, 0.50 km, totalling 2.5 km. Its estimated cost is Rs. 63.766 million, bid security Rs. 1.920 million, and category C-5 or above. Package 10 comprises Ghora Naka to Sheikh Market, 0.50 km; Thaian to Mughal Muhallah, 0.50 km; and Kanari Masjid to Chabani, 1.50 km, totalling 2.5 km. Its estimated cost is Rs. 63.610 million, bid security Rs. 1.920 million, and category C-5 or above.

Under the 30 km link-road programme for LA-26, Package 02 comprises Cham Authmuqam, 0.75 km; Tangadth Authmuqam, 0.50 km; Authmuqam, 0.40 km; and Taki to Haran Salkhalah, 0.75 km, totalling 2.40 km. Its estimated cost is Rs. 60.507 million, bid security Rs. 1.820 million, and category C-5 or above. Package 03 comprises Daar Seri Shahkot, 0.75 km; Palri, 1 km; Raota Bala, 0.5 km; and Bugna Boundary Muhallah, 0.5 km, totalling 2.75 km. Its estimated cost is Rs. 72.486 million, bid security Rs. 2.180 million, and category C-4 or above. Package 11 comprises Payalian Jabri, 1 km; Kundi to Jaba Payalian, 0.5 km; and Muhallah Azmat Bukhari Advocate Payalian, 0.25 km, totalling 1.75 km. Its estimated cost is Rs. 46.24 million, bid security Rs. 1.390 million, and category C-5 or above.

Eligible firms must hold Pakistan Engineering Council licences with specialization CE-01 and C&W Government AJ&K endorsement for FY 2025-26. Joint ventures require prior employer approval. Newly registered bidders must obtain login credentials from the IT Section, Office of the Chief Engineer Highway, Block H, DHQ Muzaffarabad. Existing registered bidders may use their credentials. Documents and instructions are downloadable from the bidder dashboard.

Submit electronic bids by 11:30 AM on 10 November 2026. Opening follows the same schedule, with comparative statements visible to bidders, nominated representatives and the opening committee. Upload the Letter of Bid, qualification documents required by the Bid Data Sheet and BOQ, a PDF technical profile, and a bank receipt proving bid-security deposit in a designated Divisional Joint Account at Soneri Bank CMH Road, Bank of AJK Upper Adda or Authmuqam, Habib Metropolitan Bank Domel, or Faisal Bank Gahri Pan Chowk.

Rates more than 10% below engineering estimates require additional cash security equal to the estimate–bid difference before opening. Bids are percentage-based, evaluated to two decimal places. Blacklisted bidders are excluded; an affidavit concerning blacklisting and government conflict or litigation is required. Incorrect information entails disqualification and a two-year bidding ban. The competent authority may reject bids under Rule 33. The signing officer is Engr. Zahor Ahmed, Executive Engineer PWD, Highways Division Neelum.