Route Survey and Engineering Design for Rerouting 500 kV and 220 kV Transmission Lines by NationalGrid - Pakistan

NationalGrid - Pakistan, formerly NTDC, invites bids for detailed route survey and engineering/design for rerouting existing 500 kV and 220 kV transmission lines affected by the proposed Sukkur-Hyderabad Motorway (M-6). Procurement will follow the single-stage two-envelope procedure on a National Competitive Bidding basis under Tender No. D(P)-EHV-II-NGC-HYD-03-2026.

The assignment covers detailed route alignment and topographic surveys, soil/subsoil investigations, tower spotting and make-up, plan and profile drawings, foundation design, sag-tension and stringing charts, electrical clearance calculations, bills of quantities, construction drawings and complete engineering/design documentation for the affected transmission lines.

Eligible firms must satisfy IB-3 of the Instructions to Bidders and the tender’s qualification and technical evaluation requirements. Firms must be registered with the Income Tax and applicable Sales Tax departments and appear on the Federal Board of Revenue’s Active Taxpayers List where applicable. The notice also requires an income tax clearance certificate, the income tax return for financial year 2024-2025, and current Pakistan Engineering Council registration in the appropriate category under NGC specifications, supported by the original certificate.

Proposed experience criteria, subject to confirmation in the approved qualification requirements, include completion within the last ten years of one or more route alignment or check survey contracts for overhead transmission lines of 220 kV or higher, totalling at least 100 km, and soil/subsoil investigation contracts for such lines, also totalling at least 100 km. These requirements apply to the lead consultant or relevant joint venture or consortium member. Experience must be supported by contract agreements, service scopes, completion or substantial completion certificates, client references and other required evidence. Joint venture, consortium or subcontract experience must establish actual participation and services performed. Authenticated English translations are required where applicable.

Consultants must demonstrate possession of, or secured access to, suitably qualified personnel, survey and geotechnical investigation equipment, software and other technical resources. Key expert requirements and supporting evidence will be governed by the Terms of Reference and evaluation criteria.

Tender documents, including the Terms of Reference, selection method, evaluation criteria, proposal security requirements and contract conditions, will be available through EPADS 2.0 and the relevant PPRA portal. Proposals must be submitted electronically according to the tender and EPADS instructions. A copy of the bidding documents with bid security must also reach the Director (Projects) - Hyderabad before the submission deadline. Bid security is PKR 600,000 in the prescribed form and manner. Each page of the bidding documents and drawings must be signed and stamped.

Proposals are due by 16 November 2026 at 10:00 Pakistan Standard Time. Technical proposals will open on the same date at 11:30 under the prescribed procedure. Applicable federal and provincial taxes apply. Award will follow the tender’s selection and evaluation criteria, with the notice specifying the lowest evaluated, technically responsive bidder on an overall basis. NGC reserves rejection and cancellation rights under applicable PPRA rules.

Contact the Director (Projects) - Hyderabad, NationalGrid - Pakistan, Bungalow No. A-28, Sharif Square, Hussainabad, Hyderabad, Pakistan. Telephone: 0335-7401970.