Framework contracts for water supply repairs, sewerage maintenance and tools supply by WASA Khushab

The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Khushab invites tenders for approved development schemes under the MRS 2nd Bi Annual 2026 cycle, running from 1 July 2026 to 31 December 2026. The procurement covers seven separate framework and supply contracts with an aggregate estimated value exceeding 154 million Pakistani rupees. Framework works include repairing of pumping machinery, rectification of water supply pipe lines, raising of manhole chambers with RPC and RCC covers, and repair of sewerage and drainage systems, all scheduled for completion by June 2027. Supply contracts cover tools and plants such as submersible pumps, dewatering sets, safety equipment including uniforms and helmets, and sewer manhole safety mesh. All works are located in Khushab district, Punjab. Tenders will be administered through the Punjab e-Procurement System of the Punjab Regulatory Authority (PPRA).

Eligible bidders must be registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) in the relevant category with valid licenses for the financial year 2026-27 as per Government of Punjab directions. Contractors must submit digital bid security of five percent of the estimated cost for each contract in favour of the Managing Director WASA Khushab (NTN 9024366-3), verifiable through the Punjab e-Procurement System. All bids must be item-wise or percentage-wise with quoted rates against each line item; incomplete or unfilled bids will not be entertained. Bidders must download the approved DNIT (Detailed Estimate) provided by the department, quote rates, and upload their bids with signatures and stamps of approving authorities. Percentage and lump sum rates are not acceptable.

Bids must be submitted through the Punjab e-Procurement System (http://eproc.punjab.gov.pk/ViewTender.aspx) by 11:00 AM on 6 August 2026. Tender opening will occur at 11:30 AM on the same date at the office of the Deputy Director (Engineering), WASA Khushab, District Water Testing Laboratory, Near Bhatti Hospital, Jauharabad Road, Khushab (contact: 0326-1096012), where bids will be opened and announced in the presence of the Tender Opening Committee. Performance guarantees, where required, must be in the form of pay order, bank draft, cash, or bank guarantee valid three months beyond the completion date; insurance company guarantees are not accepted. The scheme is fully funded with no provision for price variation or contract extensions beyond 30 June 2027.

WASA Khushab is procuring maintenance and supply work across seven contracts totalling over 154 million rupees on a framework basis through June 2027. Four contracts are repair and maintenance works (pumping machinery, water pipes, manhole covers, sewerage systems) ranging from 20–33 million rupees each; three are short-term supply contracts for equipment and safety gear worth 3–20 million rupees with 15-day to 2-month delivery. This is a recurring annual maintenance cycle with no price escalation permitted. Contracts are fully funded and site execution driven; partial award is possible. Tight deadline and strict documentation requirements favour established PEC-registered contractors with prior WASA experience.

Who can bid: Bidders must hold valid Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) registration in the relevant category with specific codes valid for 2026-27, as mandated by Government of Punjab. NTN registration is required for the bid security account holder. Typically, construction and maintenance contractors for water and sewerage works require PEC Category C or D licensing depending on contract value and scope. No contractor with forged or fake documents will be considered.