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Description / Scope of Work
The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), through its Dasu Hydropower Project (Dasu HPP) division in Punjab, invites electronic bids for the construction of Dubair Road Package-I. This civil works procurement is part of the Decade of Dams initiative and will utilize reserved funds for the fiscal year 2026-27. The project falls under the Dasu HPP infrastructure development scope and is advertised as part of WAPDA's capital expenditure programme. Interested bidders should note the tender reference P67895 and the geographical location of works in the Upper Kohistan area of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province.
Bidders must submit bids accompanied by bid security as specified in the bid security section of the bidding documents, which may be furnished as a pay order, call at deposit, bank guarantee, or bid securing declaration in the prescribed format. Single Stage-Two Envelope Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique will be employed for evaluation, in compliance with the Public Procurement Rules 2004 and regulatory guidelines issued by WAPDA. All bidders must be registered on the ePADS v2.0 portal to participate in the electronic bidding process.
Bidding documents containing detailed specifications, terms and conditions, and technical requirements are available on the ePADS portal (e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System) at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/67895. Electronic bids must be submitted through ePADS v2.0 on or before Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening scheduled for the same day at 11:30 AM. Manual submissions will not be entertained. Prospective vendors not yet registered on ePADS v2.0 may register at https://pa.epads.gov.pk/ with reference tutorials available on YouTube. Grievance Redressal Committee notification is available on the procuring agency's website and on the PPRA portal.
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WAPDA is procuring civil works for Dubair Road construction as Phase-I of the Dasu Hydropower Project expansion. This is a significant infrastructure contract under the Decade of Dams programme, likely involving substantial earthwork, road formation, and allied construction. The tight submission deadline (September 2, 2026) and requirement for LCBS evaluation suggest competitive bidding with emphasis on cost efficiency. Registration on ePADS v2.0 is mandatory and non-negotiable; manual bids will be rejected entirely.
Who can bid: Bidders must be registered on ePADS v2.0 to participate. For civil works of this scale, bidders typically require valid PEC (Pakistan Engineering Council) registration in appropriate category, NTN (active), and SECP registration if applicable. WAPDA contract experience and valid insurance are typically required; specific eligibility criteria should be verified in the full bidding documents.