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Description / Scope of Work
Municipal Committee Nowshera Virkan invites single-stage one-envelope percentage and item rate framework bids for six annual maintenance and civil works schemes during the financial year 2026-27. The procurement covers civil work and manhole covers, sewerage maintenance and repair, water supply scheme maintenance and repair, water supply pipeline maintenance and repair, street lights maintenance and repair, and arrangements for national celebrations and events across Municipal Committee Nowshera Virkan in Punjab province. The total estimated cost is Rs. 27,873,843, with individual scheme values ranging from Rs. 3,000,000 to Rs. 9,580,000 as per MRS 1st Biannual 2026 rates and local market rates. These framework contracts are recurring annual arrangements valid for the full financial year.
Intending contractors must possess an active enlistment certificate and valid PEC license to participate. Bidders are required to submit earnest money equivalent to 5% of the budgeted cost in the form of a CDR from any scheduled bank in Punjab, payable to the Chief Officer. A tender fee of Rs. 5,000 per bid document applies if obtained from the office; documents may also be downloaded free from the PPRA website and ePADS portal. Contractors quoting rates below 5% of estimated cost must deposit additional performance security within 15 days of tender acceptance or forfeit the initial 5% deposit.
Bid documents are available from the Head Clerk, Engineering Branch, Municipal Committee Nowshera Virkan during office hours until 03-09-2026. Bids must be submitted on ePADS by 12:00 PM on 03-09-2026 and will be opened the same day at 2:30 PM in the presence of contractors or authorized representatives. All rates must be quoted in both numbers and words on a percentage or item rate basis. Conditional, unsigned, incomplete, cutting, overwritten or doubtful bids will be rejected. The Administrator retains the right to reject all bids at any stage prior to formal acceptance.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
Independent analysis by PakistanTender — not part of the official notice. Always confirm details against the original tender document.
This is a large framework contract aggregating six maintenance and civil works schemes worth approximately Rs.
27.9 million across a full financial year for a municipal authority. The procurement follows standard Pakistani procurement rules with a 5% earnest money requirement and mandatory PEC registration. Notable aspect: bidders quoting below 5% of estimates face mandatory additional performance security obligations within 15 days, creating cash flow risk. The recurring annual nature and moderate total value suggest this suits established maintenance-focused contractors with municipal experience and stable liquidity.
Who can bid: Active PEC enlistment certificate and valid PEC license required. Bidders typically must hold NTN and be registered with relevant tax authorities. No specific category or class restrictions stated in the notice, though construction-related works imply PEC registration in relevant categories. CDR-backed earnest money and tender fee are non-negotiable prerequisites for document issuance.