High-Level Delegation from the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan Visits Qosh Tepa Canal Project
Wednesday 19th, Feb, 2025 A senior delegation from the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, headed by the Acting Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock, Mawlawi Attaullah Omari, traveled to the northern provinces to assess the current state and progress of the Qosh Tepa Canal.
During the visit, the delegation met with Abdul Rahman Atash, the CEO of the National Development Corporation.
The delegation toured various sections of the Qosh Tepa Canal and expressed their satisfaction with the ongoing efforts in the region. They also extended their gratitude to the National Development Corporation for its relentless work and reaffirmed their commitment to providing full cooperation.
Moreover, the delegation underscored the importance of enhanced coordination and collaborative efforts among the relevant institutions, emphasizing that this project aligns with the strategic objectives of the Islamic Emirate of Afghanistan, particularly in the fields of water management and economic development.
This committee was established some time ago by the Economic Deputy of the Prime Minister’s Office to foster greater coordination among the relevant agencies concerning the Qosh Tepa Canal. The committee is led by Mawlawi Ataullah Omari, the Acting Minister of Agriculture, Irrigation, and Livestock, and includes Mawlawi Abdul Karim Fatah, Technical Deputy of the Ministry of Public Works, Mawlawi Mahmood Mazloom, Director General of Land Affairs, Mohammad Noman, Director of Water Regulation at the Ministry of Water and Energy, Shamsur Rahman, Director of Infrastructure and Economic Affairs at the Administrative Office, as well as several other technical experts.
Visit to Qosh Tepe Canal Project by the General Director of Emirates Corporations and CEO of the National Development Corporation
Thursday 23rd, Jan, 2025 Maulvi Ahmad Jan Bilal, General Director of the Emirates Corporations, Abdul Rahman Attash, CEO of the National Development Corporation (NDC), and their accompanying delegation recently visited various sections of the Qosh Tepe Canal project.
During their official visit to the northern provinces of Afghanistan, they reviewed the progress of work on the dam, the second phase of excavation, and the construction of bridges along the canal’s route.
Maulvi Ahmad Jan Bilal emphasized the strategic importance of the Qosh Tepe Canal project, highlighting its significance for water management and the mechanization of Afghan agriculture. Mr. Bilal commended the efforts of the leadership of the National Development Corporation in this regard and acknowledged that the progress made on the ground exceeded expectations.
Abdul Rahman Attash, CEO of the National Development Corporation, expressed his gratitude to the General Director of the Emirates Corporations for personally visiting the project. In his remarks, Mr. Attash reassured the Afghan people that the work on the Qosh Tepe Canal is proceeding swiftly, with Afghan engineers ensuring that all international standards are being met.
It is noteworthy that the excavation of the second phase of the canal is 85% complete, while the construction of the headwall is 74% finished. Additionally, the construction of seven bridges along the canal’s route is progressing rapidly.
Announcement of Invitation for Bidding
The Procurement Directorate of the National Development Corporation is announcing (Providing of 20mm diameter steel including loading, transporting and unloading in accordance to technical specifications for pile caps, counterfort walls, and strengthen walls of the Qosh Tepa dam project in Balkh province).
Therefore, all interested and qualified companies are invited to receive a copy of the tender document from the National Development Corporation website in order to participate in the bidding process.
Bidders are required to submit their bids in accordance with the conditions set out in the tender document and in accordance with the procurement law and procedure, indicating the name and order number, in a sealed form from the date of the announcement until 10 am on 17/10/1403 to the Public Relations Department of National Development Corporation.
Quotation Number: NDC/HCC/W/03/567-1113
Order No: 3221
Order Date: 19/6/1446
Bid submitting date: 17/10/1403
Time: 10:00 AM
Place: Public Relations Department of National Development Corporation
Address: Qasaba, District 15, Kabul
Note: Opened and late bids will not be accepted.
Download Link of RFQ:3221
