Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
The Water Management and Irrigation Department, Government of Gilgit-Baltistan is inviting sealed tenders for the supply and installation of 08 solar pumping systems with 5.5 horsepower capacity across various districts of Gilgit-Baltistan under the National Programme for Enhancing Command Areas in Barani Areas of Pakistan (GB Component), a federally funded initiative. This procurement aims to enhance agricultural productivity, promote on-farm water management, and improve farmer profitability through renewable energy solutions. The tender is advertised under GB PPRA Rule 39(B) single stage-two envelope procedure for the financial year 2026-2027. Interested manufacturers, importers, suppliers and their authorized dealers or eligible supply and service companies (SSCs) with established background in Pakistan are invited to participate in this competitive bidding process.
Eligible bidders must be registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) in category EE-11 with field of specialization covering solar, solar energy systems and solar installation. The bidding firm or SSC must not be black-listed by any government organization or department, though firms with relevant prior experience in solar system supply and installation will be preferred. Bidders are required to attach a bid security (CDR) equal to 2 percent of the quoted prices as a refundable deposit with their financial bid documents.
A pre-bid meeting will be held on 22nd October 2026. Complete bidding documents can be obtained in person from the office of the Director Water Management and Irrigation upon written application with relevant documents including valid PEC registration (December 2026), renewal fee receipt for 2026-27, CNIC, KBIS and NOC for no-stick project certificate and no litigation certificate, on payment of rupees five thousand in cash plus the non-refundable bidding document cost during office hours on any working day, excluding opening and closing dates. The last submission date for proposals is 29th October 2026 at 11:00 AM, with tender opening scheduled for the same day at 11:30 hours. The office address is Azhar Jahan Mir House, Zulifqar Abad, Gilgit.
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This is a modest 08-unit solar pump installation project under a federally funded barani area development scheme across Gilgit-Baltistan districts.
Scope is limited but requires PEC registration in solar specialization and valid compliance documentation. The tender uses single-stage two-envelope procedure, suggesting straightforward evaluation. Bidders must be solar equipment dealers or SSCs with established track record; new or unregistered entrants will struggle. CDR requirement is 2%, manageable for established players. The pre-bid meeting on 22 October leaves minimal mobilization time before 29 October closing.
Who can bid: Bidders must hold valid PEC registration (category EE-11) in solar, solar energy systems and solar installation specialization. Firm or SSC must not be blacklisted by government. Typically firms will also require NTN registration, SECP incorporation or sole proprietor documentation, KBIS, and CNIC of authorized signatory. Prior solar system supply-and-installation experience is preferred but not explicitly mandatory.