Construction of 220kV Auxiliary Power and Communication Cable Trench and Switchyard Foundations at Chashma by Public Sector Organization

A Public Sector Organization invites sealed re-tenders from prequalified or enlisted and security-cleared civil works contractors for construction of a 220kV auxiliary power and communication cable trench and foundations of outdoor switchyard equipment at Chashma. The work is identified as TN-045/2026. The estimated cost is Rs. 306.72 million, and the completion period is six months.

The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 19 November 2026 at 10:00. Tenders must be submitted by 26 November 2026 at 10:30 and will be opened on the same day at 11:00. The tender document fee is Rs. 5,000.

Tender documents can be obtained from the office of Manager (CMD), Sufi Tabasum Road, Street 1, H-8/1, Islamabad, during working hours from 09:00 to 16:00, Monday to Friday. Issuance of documents will close one day before the opening date, on 25 November 2026. Tenders will not be issued or accepted through post, courier or telegraphic means.

A fixed bid security of Rs. 6.5 million must accompany the bid in the form of a CDR or bank guarantee from a scheduled bank of Pakistan, in accordance with the tender documents. A bank guarantee must have an expiry date at least six months after the bid opening date; otherwise, the bid will be rejected. Bid security must be enclosed in a separate sealed envelope submitted with the tender, with the name of the work clearly marked on the envelope.

Bidders must submit two copies of the bill of quantities, comprising one original and one photocopy. Both copies must be sealed, pre-signed and stamped, and the work name must be clearly marked on the envelope. Rates must be entered in figures and words in separate columns. If the figures and words differ, the rate stated in words will prevail.

The competent authority may reject any or all bids or proposals before acceptance. The Tender Evaluation Committee may demand an analysis of quoted rates to assess their reasonableness and workability. Incomplete proposals or bids may be treated as non-responsive. The tender notice is also available at www.ppra.org.pk.