Construction of 220kV Tower Foundations and Relocation of Towers and Stringing at Qilla Abdullah Bypass by QESCO

Quetta Electric Supply Company (QESCO) invites electronic bids through the e-PAK Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) for construction of 220kV tower foundations, erection and stringing relocation at the N-25 subsection, Qilla Abdullah Bypass, as an NHA deposit work. Tender reference PD (GSC) QESCO-02 (2026-2027) has an estimated amount of Rs. 5,278,164.00. Procurement will follow National Competitive Bidding using the single-stage, one-envelope procedure.

Bidders must be registered on EPADS and hold a valid Pakistan Engineering Council licence for 2026-2027 in category C-5, with eligible specialization codes EE-05 and CE-10. Firms must also be registered with Provincial Sales Tax in Balochistan and appear on the Federal Board of Revenue Active Taxpayer List. Bidders must have successfully completed at least two similar contracts within the last eight years for any DISCO or NTDC, supported by completion certificates duly attested or verified by the sitting officer. A bidder already undertaking two or more pending works within the QESCO GSC Directorate during the last two years is not eligible.

Registered bidders can download the standard bidding documents free of charge through EPADS. These contain the terms and conditions, procurement method, submission procedure, bid security requirements, bid validity, specifications and other requirements. A non-refundable tender fee of Rs. 5,000 must be deposited at the undersigned's office through a pay order in the name of PD (GSC) QESCO. The original receipt must be supplied before bid opening, otherwise the electronic bid will be rejected.

Electronic bids must be submitted through EPADS by 11:00 on 26 November 2026. Manual bids will not be accepted. Bids will be opened publicly at 12:00 the same day in the office of Project Director (GSC), QESCO, Quetta. Bidders or their representatives may attend.

Bid security must be furnished in the fixed amount stated in the bidding documents, in favour of Project Director (GSC), QESCO, through a bank guarantee or CDR from a scheduled bank of Pakistan, valid for 150 days. A copy must be uploaded to EPADS. The original must reach the Project Director's office one day before opening, in an envelope clearly marked with the tender number and title.

Prices must be firm and final, with no escalation after opening. Conditional tenders, rebates, incomplete bids and partial details are unacceptable. Every document page must be numbered, signed and stamped. Contractors are responsible for personnel safety and security of departmental materials until completion and handover, at their own expense. QESCO reserves its rights under Rule 33 of the PPRA Rules 2004.

Contact the Project Director (GSC), QESCO, at (GSC) Complex, 132kV Grid Station, Sheikhmanda, Airport Road, Quetta; telephone 081-2504501 or 081-2504503; email pdgscqescoqta@gmail.com. EPADS technical assistance is available from the PPRA Team, Director (MIS), Room 109, first floor, FBC Building, Sector G-5/2, Islamabad, on 051-111-111-137, extension 237.