Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Human Capital Investment Project Awards Major Health Infrastructure Contract

The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Human Capital Investment Project (KP-HCIP) has officially announced a significant contract award aimed at strengthening maternal and newborn healthcare services across the province of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, Pakistan. The notice was published on December 18, 2025, marking an important step forward in improving access to quality health facilities in underserved districts.

This project is supported by international development financing and reflects Pakistan’s continued commitment to investing in human capital, particularly in the areas of health, nutrition, and population welfare.

 Project Overview

• Project Name: Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Human Capital Investment Project

• Project ID: P166309

• Country: Pakistan

• Notice Number: OP00416720

• Notice Type: Contract Award

• Procurement Method: Request for Bids (RFB)

• Published Date: December 18, 2025

• Financing: International Development Association (IDA)

• Loan/Credit Numbers: IDA-67140, IDA-D6800

The KP-HCIP is designed to enhance healthcare delivery systems, with a special focus on maternal and child health outcomes across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.

 Contract Scope and Purpose

The awarded contract covers the procurement of civil works for the establishment of Basic Emergency Obstetric and Newborn Care (BEmONC) Centres.  These centres will be developed through the rehabilitation of existing health facilities in selected project districts.

This approach allows for rapid deployment of essential services, ensuring timely emergency care for mothers and newborns while optimising costs and resources.

• Bid Reference: PK-HPMU-518878-CW-RFB

• Contract Duration: 5 months

• Date of Award Notification: December 17, 2025

 Awarded Contractor

The contract has been awarded to:

F.B Construction (Company ID: 1046612)

• Location: Peshawar, Pakistan

• Signed Contract Value: PKR 4,836,000,000.00

The firm met all technical and financial requirements and was selected following a competitive bidding and evaluation process.

 Other Evaluated Bidders

The procurement process attracted multiple qualified bidders, demonstrating strong industry interest. The evaluated bid prices of other participating firms were:

• Trand Construction Company - PKR 666,369,776.12

• Rayyan Aziz Builders - PKR 494,676,495.79

• Akhundzada Fazal Jamil & Co - PKR 549,747,954.27

All bids were reviewed in accordance with established procurement guidelines.

 Rejected Bidder

• Shahriaz Group of Company

  • Reason for Rejection: Non-responsive bid

Non-responsive bids typically fail to meet essential technical, financial, or documentation requirements outlined in the bidding documents.

 Expected Impact

The development of BEmONC centres under KP-HCIP is expected to:

• Improve emergency maternal and newborn care

• Reduce maternal and neonatal mortality rates

• Strengthen healthcare infrastructure in remote districts

• Support long-term human capital development in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa

By upgrading existing health facilities, the project ensures faster implementation and sustainable service delivery for local communities.

 Conclusion

The contract award under the Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Human Capital Investment Project represents a major investment in Pakistan’s healthcare infrastructure. With a focused implementation timeline and strong financial backing from IDA, the project is set to deliver meaningful improvements in maternal and newborn health services across the province.

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