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Description / Scope of Work
The Water and Sanitation Agency (WASA) Vehari invites bids for the installation of manhole safety mesh in sewerage manholes under its jurisdiction. This procurement involves the supply and installation of 3,500 numbers of nylon safety mesh units with customizable specifications, including round shape, mesh size of 8 × 8 cm (3.1 × 3.1 inch), 8 mm rope thickness, static load capacity of 300 kg (660 lbs), and expansion hooks of 6 inches length with chrome-plated mild steel. The estimated cost of this contract is Rs. 10,472,000, with an earnest money requirement of Rs. 523,600. The work is to be completed within three months of acceptance, and the scope covers sewerage infrastructure safety improvements in Vehari, Punjab.
Prospective bidders must meet specified eligibility criteria and provide bid security equivalent to five percent of the estimated cost in the form of a Cashier's Deposit Receipt (CDR) or bank guarantee. Financial instruments and bid security must be submitted with hard copies along with soft copies uploaded on the E-PADS portal. Bidders are required to obtain rates from the approved Department of N.I.T (DNIT) list and must work out amount and rate against each item of work. All bids lacking proper financial instruments or bid security by the submission deadline will be automatically declared non-responsive.
Bid documents are available through the WASA Vehari office in accordance with the established procurement timeline. Work must commence at the site within fourteen days of issuance of the acceptance letter. The tender process follows the Revised Contract Agreement and PPRA Rules, with final payment released only after completion of all allied works and verification by the engineer-in-charge. Performance guarantees up to ten percent may be required in the form of CDR pay orders or bank drafts valid for three months beyond the completion date.
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WASA Vehari seeks supply and installation of 3,500 nylon safety mesh units for sewerage manholes at an estimated value of Rs. 10.47 million. Scope includes mesh fabrication to specified dimensions with hooks and chrome plating. Three-month execution window; work must start within fourteen days of notice. Recurring maintenance-type work typical of water utility operations. Standard bid security (5 percent) and performance guarantee requirements apply. Straightforward supply-and-install contract with defined specifications.
Who can bid: Bidders must obtain approved DNIT rates and submit complete financial bids with itemized rate analysis. Bid security of 5 percent earnest money (CDR or bank guarantee) required by deadline. Typically, suppliers in this category require NTN registration and SECP incorporation. No specific PEC category mandated for this non-construction supply contract.