INVITATION FOR BIDS
Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP) – Core Office Gilgit
EU-Funded Energy Plus Project
Project: Construction of 300 kW Darkut Micro Hydropower Plant (MHP)
Scope: Design, Manufacturing, Supply, Installation, Welding, Transportation & Installation of Penstock Pipe and Accessories
AKRSP invites sealed bids from eligible firms/contractors (single-stage, two-envelope basis) for the above works in Darkut, Gilgit-Baltistan (83 km from Gahkuch).
| Key Details | |
| Bid Reference No. | E&M Gilgit EU 20-10-26 |
| Bid Security | Minimum 3.5% of quoted amount (Call Deposit / Bank Guarantee from a scheduled bank in Pakistan, valid 28 days beyond bid validity) |
| Bid Validity | 90 days |
| Eligibility | PEC licensed firms – Category C-04 or above (Code: CE04, ME 06). Must have completed at least 2 Penstock Pipe projects, each of minimum Rs. 50 million value, in the last 5 (or 10) years. |
| Currency | Pakistan Rupees (PKR) |
| Completion Period | 120 days |
Important Dates
- Bid Submission Deadline: 1600 hours, November 6, 2026
- Bid Opening: 1600 hours, November 9, 2026 (AKRSP Core Office, Babar Road, Kashrote, Gilgit)
Evaluation
Bids will be evaluated on a 70% Technical / 30% Financial weightage. Bidders must score a minimum of 50% in each category. Mandatory eligibility includes valid PEC registration, no blacklisting, required experience, audited financial statements (last 3 years, minimum average annual turnover Rs. 100 million), and warranty undertaking.
Submission & Documents
- Complete bidding documents may be downloaded from the AKRSP website.
- Bids must be delivered to: Office of Procurement Manager, AKRSP Core Office, Babar Road, Kashrote, Gilgit.
- Late bids will be returned unopened. Telegraphic/electronic bids will not be accepted.
Contact for Clarifications
Manager Procurement
AKRSP Core Office, Babar Road, Gilgit
Engineer’s Office: Specialist IRE, AKRSP Core Office, Babar Road, Gilgit
(Clarification requests must be received at least 5 days prior to the bid submission deadline.)
AKRSP reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids without incurring any liability. This project is funded by the European Union.