Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
The Water and Sanitation Authority Lahore invites single-stage, single-envelope bids for the rehabilitation and tube desilting of a 72-inch diameter sewer line through winch machine operation from Mehar Tea Stall to Nouman Filling Station on Bund Road in Shadi Pura sub-division, Wahga Town, Lahore, Punjab. The approved work lay-out cost is Rs. 2,569,967.94. The scope involves specialized cleaning and desilting operations using mechanical winch machinery to clear and restore full capacity of the existing trunk sewer infrastructure serving this urban locality in central Lahore.
Bidders must be registered on the Punjab e-Procurement System in accordance with Government of Punjab directions for the financial year 2026-27. Earnest money (bid security) of Rs. 77,100 (3 percent of approved cost) is required. The procuring agency will verify digital bid security through the online platform. Bidders must declare absence of conflicts of interest, confirm non-participation in multiple bids, and undertake to execute performance security upon award. All applicable taxes shall be paid by the successful contractor at the time of payment release as prescribed by the Government of Punjab.
Bid documents are obtainable exclusively through the Punjab e-Procurement System at https://ep.punjab.gov.pk/. Bids must be uploaded electronically through the same platform; manual submissions are not acceptable. Bidders or their authorized representatives may attend the public opening. Submission deadline is 02-10-2026 at 11:00 AM with opening at 11:30 AM the same day in the office of the Executive Engineer (O&M) Wahga Town at 240-Annand Road Upper Mall, WASA Pani Wali Tanki, near Rupali Head Office. Interested parties may obtain detailed scope of work and specifications during office hours. Current PPRA Rules apply strictly; corrupt or virus-infected submissions will be rejected per Regulation-8(4) of PPRA Regulations-2024.
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Specialized sewer maintenance contract for mechanical desilting of major trunk line in Lahore, with budget of approximately 2.57 million rupees.
Requires winch machine equipment and technical capacity for underground conduit clearing. Tight submission window (single day) demands immediate registration on Punjab e-Procurement portal and earnest money deposit. This is a discrete maintenance project rather than framework contract, suggesting one-off scope. Competition likely includes local civil works firms with heavy equipment capability. Execution timeline not explicitly stated but project scope implies 2–4 week delivery window.
Who can bid: Bidders must be registered on Punjab e-Procurement System per Government of Punjab directions. Typically, construction and O&M contractors require PEC (Pakistan Engineering Council) registration or equivalent professional licensing. No specific PEC category mentioned; however, civil/mechanical contractors undertaking sewer rehabilitation typically require at minimum relevant business registration (SECP/NTN) and proof of prior similar work experience.