The National Procurement Commission on behalf of the Department of Works & Highways invites written sealed bids for the Tendering of the following Contracts funded by the EXIM Bank of China through Government of Papua New Guinea (GOPNG) under Framework Agreement between the Government of the People’s Republic of China and the Government of Papua New Guinea.
| NPC/2026-16 | Upgrading of Existing 2-Lane Concrete Pavement to the Asphaltic Concrete and Construct to Extend Additional 2-Lane Asphaltic Concrete Pavement along the Existing Milford Haven Road (LHR) from Lae Port Gate to Kamkumung/Omili Round (4.856km Proposed 4-Lane) in Lae City, Morobe Province. |
| NPC/2026-17 | Construction of 4-Lane Asphaltic Concrete Pavement along the Independence Drive from Kamkumung/Omili Roundabout to Unitech Gate (3.846km full width proposed 4-Lane) in Lae City, Morobe Province. |
| NPC/2026-18 | Upgrading of the Existing 2-Lane Concrete Pavement to Asphaltic Concrete and Construct to Extend Additional 2-Lane Asphaltic Concrete Pavement along the Existing Independence Drive (LHS) from Unitech Gate to Tent City Junction (2.030km Proposed 4-Lane) in Lae City, Morobe Province. |
| NPC/2026-19 | Construction of 4-Lane Asphaltic Concrete Pavement along the Independence Drive from Tent City Junction to Bumayong Market (2.250km full width proposed 4-Lane) in Lae City, Morobe Province. |
| NPC/2026-20 | Upgrading of Existing 2-Lane Concrete Pavement to Asphaltic Concrete and Construct to Extend Additional 2-Lane Asphaltic Concrete Pavement along the Existing Highlands Highway (RHS) from Boundary Road Junction at Bugandi Roundabout to Milford Haven Road Roundabout Junction (1.998km Proposed 4-Lane) in Lae City, Morobe Province. |
| NPC/2026-21 | Upgrading of Existing 2-Lane Concrete Pavement to Asphaltic Concrete and Construct to Extend Additional 2-Lane Asphaltic Concrete Pavement along the Existing Bumbu Road (LHS) from Highlands Highway Junction at Salamanda RA to Milford Rd Intersection at Bumbu Area (1.711km Proposed 4-Lane) in Lae City, Morobe Province. |
| NPC/2026-22 | Upgrading of the Existing 2-Lane Concrete Pavement to Asphaltic Concrete and Construct to Extend Additional 2-Lane Asphaltic Concrete Pavement along the Existing Huon Road (LHS) from Eriku Roundabout to Milford Haven Rd & Huon Rd Intersection (491m Proposed 4-Lane) in Lae City, Morobe Province. |
| Bid Security | NPC/2026-16817 K50,000.00, NPC/2026-18,19,20821 K20,000.00 & NPC/2026-22 is K15,000.00. Direct Bank Transfer, to NPC Trust Account Details: Account Name: National Procurement Commission Bid Refund trust account, Account Number: 7018100276 Bank South Pacific (BSP) Branch: Port Moresby (Down Town) Bids Submitted without a Bid Security will be REJECTED during the tender opening. Bid Security for successful bidders to be retained by NPC. |
| Bid Validity Period | One Hundred and Eighty (180) Days. |
| Tender Document Fee | A non-refundable fee of K5,000 for each tender in the form of Direct Deposit to NPC Bank Account or by EFTPOS machine located at NPC office reception. |
| Document Availability | All Bid Documents will be available as of Monday 18th May 2026 at the National Procurement Commission office, Hela 1, Melanesian Drive, Waigani, National Capital District. |
| Pre-Tender Meeting & Joint Site Inspection | LAE, MP, DOWH Conference Room, Date 28th May 2026 Starting @ 9.30am & Joint Site Inspection will be held on the 28th-30th May 2026 right after the site meeting |
| All Proposals should be Addressed & Delivered to: | The Chief Executive Officer, National Procurement Commission, P. O. Box 6457, BOROKO, National Capital District, Port Moresby, Papua New Guinea Hela 1, Melanesian Drive. |
| Closing Date & Time | Closing Date & Time Friday 31 July 2026 @ before 10.00am. (Note: Late Bids Will Not Be Considered) |
| Contact Person | Mr. Guria Verave Manager Procurement Operation Division National Procurement Commission Hela 1, Melanesian Drive, Waigani, NCD, Papua New Guinea Phone. (+675) 311 3777, Fax: (+675) 3113778, E-mail: guria.verave@npc. gov.pg |
| For Further Information | Mr. Terry Philip Tanda FAS, Contracts, Procurement & Management Division Department of Works & Highways PO Box 1108, BOROKO, NCD, Papua New Guinea Tel. +675 324 1541 Fax. +675 324 1544, Email: tphilip@works.gov.pg |
Instructions to Bidders
A Procurement –
(a) With a value estimated by the Commission of up to K10,000,000.00, shall have a technical evaluation requirement that is open to public tender only for national companies and citizens with capacity to undertake or provide the goods, works or services; and
(b) With a value estimated by the Commission of greater than K10,000,000.00 but less than K50,000,000.00 shall have the technical evaluation requirement that is open to public tender only
i. so that at least 50 percent of the value of the procurement is to be undertaken by national companies and citizens, with capacity to undertake or provide the goods, works or services; or
ii. in the case of a partnership, so that 50 percent of the partnership is held by national companies and citizens with capacity to undertake or provide the goods, works or services; and
(c) With a value estimated by the Commission of equal to or greater than K50,000,000.00 shall have a technical evaluation requirement that is open to public tender by all companies and persons. A Bank Guarantee specified in the Tender Document made payable to National Procurement Commission will be required as a performance security and advance payment against the contract.
Authorized by:
Joe Sapa Chief Executive Officer
Date: 15/05/ 2026
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