Construction of 132 kV Tower Foundations and Transmission Line Erection and Stringing Works by FESCO

Faisalabad Electric Supply Company Limited (FESCO) invites electronic bids through E-PADS v2.0 for four deposit-work contracts on a National Competitive Bidding basis. Procurement will follow the single-stage, single-envelope procedure under PPRA Rules 2004, as amended.

Tender 54/GSC/FESCO/E-PADS/V2.0 covers construction of tower pile foundations (15-degree), erection and stringing of a 132 kV transmission line. The BOQ cost is Rs. 6.247 million, the completion period is 30 days, and the annual turnover requirement for the last three years is Rs. 3.13 million. Eligible contractors require PEC category C-6 with specialization codes CE-10, CE-02 and EE-05.

Tender 55/GSC/FESCO/E-PADS/V2.0 covers transportation, erection and stringing of the new 132 kV double-circuit transmission line from FIEDMC-I to FIEDMC-2, with an in-and-out connection at the 500/132 kV Allama Iqbal Industrial City grid station. The BOQ cost is Rs. 2.340 million, the completion period is 30 days, and the annual turnover requirement is Rs. 1.17 million. Required PEC eligibility is category C-6 with specialization code EE-05.

Tender 56/GSC/FESCO/E-PADS/V2.0 covers construction of tower and pole foundations for the 132 kV double-circuit transmission line feeding from the 132 kV Allama Iqbal Industrial City No. 3 grid station. The BOQ cost is Rs. 61.034 million, the completion period is 45 days, and the annual turnover requirement is Rs. 30.52 million. Required PEC eligibility is category C-5 with specialization codes CE-10 and CE-02.

Tender 57/GSC/FESCO/E-PADS/V2.0 covers transportation, erection and stringing of the 132 kV double-circuit transmission line feeding from the 132 kV Allama Iqbal Industrial City No. 3 grid station. The BOQ cost is Rs. 3.165 million, the completion period is 45 days, and the annual turnover requirement is Rs. 1.58 million. Required PEC eligibility is category C-6 with specialization code EE-05.

Bidders must hold PEC registration renewed for 2026-27 and current Punjab Revenue Authority sales tax registration. They must provide the identity card of the contractor, managing partner or firm director, evidence of active taxpayer status, and income tax returns for the last three years. At least two similar contracts awarded by WAPDA, NTDC or DISCOs must have been successfully completed as main contractor within ten years, with a combined value exceeding 40% of the estimated BOQ cost. Turnover must be supported by audited financial statements. Bidders must demonstrate cash or cash equivalents equal to 10% of the contract value and current contract commitments, supported by bank statements for the preceding year.

All bids are due through E-PADS by 11:30 AM on 16 November 2026 and will open at 1:30 PM that day at the office of Project Director GSC, FESCO, Faisalabad. Original bids must reach that office before the online deadline. Each bid requires security equal to 5% of its BOQ amount, issued by a scheduled bank of Pakistan in favour of Project Director GSC FESCO Faisalabad. Upload the security to E-PADS and submit the original call deposit receipt by 15 November 2026 in an envelope marked with the tender number and title. Noncompliance will result in rejection. Bids remain valid for 150 days; security must remain valid for another 28 days.

Rates and amounts must be entered in figures and words. Documents must be stamped and signed, with a certificate confirming their page count. If a government holiday intervenes, opening moves to the next working day at the same time and venue. FESCO reserves rejection rights under Rule 33(1). For E-PADS technical assistance, contact the PPRA Team, Director MIS, Room 109, First Floor, FBC Building, Sector G-5/2, Islamabad, at 051-111-137-237.