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Description / Scope of Work
The National Highway Authority (NHA) under the Ministry of Communications, Government of Pakistan, invites e-bids from registered contractors for three packages of routine maintenance works on the N-85 highway in the Balochistan West-Makran region. The works comprise routine maintenance activities on three segments: KM 350 to 665 plus 385 and 900 (N-85), KM 365 to 900 plus 300 and 900 (N-85), and KM 425 to 900 plus 433 and 900 (N-85). The total engineer's estimate across all three packages ranges from approximately 5.99 million to 18.46 million rupees. The completion period for each contract is 12 months with a defect liability period of 06 months. This is a re-invitation of bids for year 2026, indicating a recurring maintenance requirement for this critical national highway corridor in Balochistan.
Eligible bidders must be contractors registered with the Income Tax Department and the Pakistan Engineering Council. Bidders are required to submit a bid security amounting to 2 percent of the engineer's estimate in favour of the National Highway Authority under the Road Maintenance Fund Security Deposit RIMA scheme. All bidders must possess appropriate PEC category certificates (C-S and above, with CE-01 and C-10 specialisations) to qualify for these maintenance contracts. The notice cautions that any unsubstantiated or incorrect information shall render bidders liable to disqualification and legal action, and reserves the right to reject any bid at its discretion as per PPRA rules.
Bidding documents containing the method of procurement, single-stage two-envelope procedure, terms and conditions are available on the NHA website from October 10, 2026, free of cost. Prospective bidders are advised to follow the website for any schedule updates or addenda. Technical bids must be submitted by October 29, 2026 at 1100 hours, with e-bid opening scheduled for the same day at 1330 hours in the presence of bidders or their authorized representatives. For further information, prospective bidders may contact the Director (Maintenance) at the NHA Complex, Fish Harbour Road, Gwadar, or visit www.nha.org.pk and www.ppra.org.pk for additional procurement updates.
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Three separate routine maintenance contracts on N-85 highway segments in Balochistan, estimated between 5.99–18.46 million rupees each, one-year duration.
Re-invitation suggests previous tender cycle; completion and defect liability periods standard for road maintenance. Requires PEC C-S category minimum and 2% bid security. Single-stage two-envelope process with tight technical submission deadline; bidders must monitor NHA website for any addenda or schedule changes before October 29.
Who can bid: Bidders must be registered with Income Tax Department and Pakistan Engineering Council in C-S or above category with CE-01 and C-10 specialisations. Typically, road maintenance contracts also require valid business registration (SECP or sole proprietorship documentation) and active NTN. No foreign bidders mentioned; assumed local contractors only.