De-silting of sewerage lines through winch machine by WASA Layyah

Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Layyah invites e-tendering bids from registered engineering firms and contractors for de-silting of sewerage lines through winch machine in multiple localities of Layyah city including Mohalla Eid Gah, Wahgay Wala, Guryani Wala, Housing-II and Housing-III. The estimated project cost is Rs. 9.897 million with a completion period of 120 days. This is a single-stage two-envelope procurement process conducted via the Punjab e-procurement platform in accordance with PPRA E-Tendering System and updated PPRA Rules.

Eligible bidders must be registered with Pakistan Engineering Council in category C-6 or above and must be registered on the Punjab e-procurement website. All intending contractors and firms are required to upload and deposit earnest money online at 5 percent of the estimated cost (Rs. 0.495 million) in favor of Director Finance WASA Layyah. Bid security must be submitted in the shape of Call Deposit Receipt or postal order. Technically responsive bidders will qualify for financial bid opening after evaluation. PPRA Rules 2014 (amended) apply strictly; any violation will result in bid rejection.

Bidders must submit e-bids through PDF file upload on the Punjab e-procurement portal before 11 August 2026 by 12:00 PM. Technical bids will be opened on the same day at 12:30 PM on the e-procurement platform. Financial bids will be opened after technical evaluation at a date and time to be intimated. Rates must be quoted against each item in figures and words, not as percentages. Bids remain valid for 120 days. All applicable taxes are the responsibility of the contractor. Submission of hard copies of bids shall not be accepted.

WASA Layyah is tendering Rs. 9.9 million for mechanical de-silting work across five city localities with a 120-day completion window. This is a straightforward operations and maintenance contract requiring winch-machine capability and proven sewer-cleaning experience. The tight submission deadline (11 August 2026, 12:00 PM) and the requirement for PEC registration at C-6 minimum indicate WASA expects established, experienced contractors. Bidders must ensure earnest money (Rs. 0.495 million) is deposited before bid submission and prepare rate quotes item-by-item, not as percentage markups, or face automatic rejection.

Who can bid: Bidders must hold Pakistan Engineering Council registration at category C-6 or higher and be registered on the Punjab e-procurement website. Registration must be current and valid. Firms are required to deposit 5% earnest money (Rs. 0.495 million) as Call Deposit Receipt or postal order in favor of Director Finance WASA Layyah before bid submission. Submission of false documents such as CDRs will result in disqualification and blacklisting with PPRA and PEC.