Civil Works, Tower Foundations and Transmission Line Erection for FESCO Faisalabad

The Project Director (GSC), Faisalabad Electric Supply Company Limited (FESCO), invites electronic bids through E-PADS V2.0 on a National Competitive Bidding basis using the single-stage, single-envelope procedure under PPRA Rules 2004, amended up to date.

Seven tenders are offered. Tender 58/GSC/FESCO/E-PADS/N2.0 covers special repair of the C-1 flat at 132kV Grid Station Agriculture University, Faisalabad; estimated cost Rs. 1.152 million, completion 30 days. Tender 59/GSC/FESCO/E-PADS/N2.0 covers tower pile foundations for the 132kV double-circuit Jauharabad–Quaidabad line, in and out at 132kV Grid Station Nowshera, Section-I, locations 1–16; estimated cost Rs. 16.610 million, completion 45 days. Tender 60/GSC/FESCO/E-PADS/N2.0 covers transportation, erection and stringing for the same line and locations; estimated cost Rs. 1.716 million, completion 45 days.

Tender 61/GSC/FESCO/E-PADS/N2.0 covers tower pile foundations for that line, Section-II, locations 17–36; estimated cost Rs. 9.200 million, completion 45 days. Tender 62/GSC/FESCO/E-PADS/N2.0 covers erection and stringing for Section-II, locations 17–36; estimated cost Rs. 2.037 million, completion 45 days. Tender 63/GSC/FESCO/E-PADS/N2.0 covers construction of one Category-IV and three Category-V residences with allied civil works at 132kV Grid Station Shrimp Estate, Sargodha, deposit work; estimated cost Rs. 23.926 million, completion 120 days. Tender 64/GSC/FESCO/E-PADS/N2.0 covers erection and allied stringing for uprating 66/132kV double-circuit transmission lines within the Metro Bus Project Corridor, Jaranwala Road, deposit work; estimated cost Rs. 1.560 million, completion 15 days.

Contractors must hold Pakistan Engineering Council registration renewed for 2026–27 and current PPRA registration. PEC category C6 is required, with CE-10 for tenders 58 and 63, CE-10 and CE-02 for tenders 59 and 61, and EE-05 for tenders 60, 62 and 64. Required average annual turnover over the last three years is respectively Rs. 0.576 million, Rs. 8.31 million, Rs. 0.89 million, Rs. 4.60 million, Rs. 1.019 million, Rs. 11.96 million and Rs. 0.780 million.

Bidders must provide identification of the contractor, managing partner or director; evidence of at least two similar contracts completed successfully as main contractor within ten years, awarded by WAPDA, NTDC or DISCOs, with consolidated value exceeding 40% of the estimated or BOQ cost; Active Taxpayer List status and three years of income tax returns; and Punjab Revenue Authority sales tax registration. Bank statements must demonstrate cash or cash equivalents equal to 10% of contract value. Turnover must be supported by audited financial statements.

Bids must reach E-PADS by 11:30 AM on 27 November 2026 and will open at 1:30 PM that day at the Project Director GSC FESCO Faisalabad office. Bid security is 5% of the BOQ amount, issued by a scheduled bank in Pakistan in favour of Project Director GSC FESCO Faisalabad. Upload it with the bid and deliver the original in a clearly marked envelope one day before opening. Original Call Deposit Receipt security must reach the office before online submission. Security must remain valid 28 days beyond the 150-day bid validity.

Submit the Rs. 1,000 certificate fee with the tender documents. Rates and amounts must appear in figures and words, with documents stamped and signed. A government-declared holiday moves opening to the next working day at the same time and venue. For E-PADS technical assistance, contact the PPRA Team Director, MIS Room 10, first floor, FBC Building, Sector G-5/2, Islamabad, at 051-111-137-237.