Supply of Materials for New 132 kV Grid Stations at Bagh T.T. Singh and Sargodha by FESCO

The Project Director (GSC), Faisalabad Electric Supply Company Limited (FESCO), invites electronic bids through E-PADS for the supply of materials for new 132 kV grid stations. Procurement will follow the single-stage, one-envelope procedure under FESCO local funds, without involving foreign exchange. Rates must be quoted in local currency, inclusive of all taxes and duties.

There are six tenders. NCB-18/GSC and NCB-19/GSC are for the supply of materials for the new 132 kV Grid Station Bagh T.T. Singh. NCB-20/GSC and NCB-21/GSC are for the supply of materials for the new 132 kV Grid Station Silanwali Road, Sargodha. NCB-22/GSC and NCB-23/GSC are for the supply of materials for the new 132 kV Grid Station Sabzi Mandi, Sargodha. The delivery period for each tender is 30 days.

Eligible firms and suppliers must be registered with the Income Tax and Sales Tax departments and appear on the Federal Board of Revenue's Active Taxpayers List. Bidders must provide the identity card of the firm's supplier, managing partner or director, and income tax returns for the last three years. Valid sales tax registration issued by the Punjab Revenue Authority is required where applicable, together with valid General Sales Tax registration issued by the Federal Board of Revenue.

Bidders must have successfully completed at least two contracts of a similar nature as the main contractor within the last ten years, awarded by WAPDA, NTDC or DISCOs, and provide successful completion certificates. The cumulative value of these completed contracts must exceed 40% of the estimated cost. Average annual turnover over the last three years must be half of the quoted amount for each work, supported by audited financial statements. Bidders must demonstrate cash or cash equivalents equal to 10% of the contract value and current contract commitments, with bank statements for the last year.

Bidding documents, detailed specifications and terms and conditions are available through E-PADS at www.eprocure.gov.pk. Interested eligible bidders must register on E-PADS. Electronic bids must be submitted by 11:00 a.m. on 19 November 2026. Bids will be opened at 11:30 a.m. that day in the office of the Project Director (GSC), FESCO, 132 kV Grid Station Agriculture University, near Qaim Saeen Darbar Road, Faisalabad, in the presence of bidders or their authorized representatives.

Each bid must include bid security equal to 5% of the estimated amount, in favour of Project Director GSC FESCO Faisalabad, from any scheduled bank of Pakistan. Bid security must be uploaded through E-PADS, and the original must reach the Project Director's office before the electronic submission deadline in an envelope clearly marked with the tender number. Otherwise, the bid will not be opened. Bid security must remain valid for 28 days beyond the 150-day bid validity period.

For technical difficulties using E-PADS V2.0, bidders may contact the PPRA Team, Director MIS, Room No. 109, first floor, FBC Building, Sector G-5/2, Islamabad, at 051-111-137-237. If the scheduled day is an unforeseen government holiday, opening will take place on the next working day at the same time and venue. FESCO reserves the right to reject tenders under Clause 33(1) of the PPRA Rules 2004, amended up to 2022.