132 KV D/C Transmission Line Lala Musa – Gujrat-1 Construction of Tower Foundation and Material Shifting

This tender is issued by the Gujranwala Electric Power Company (GEPCO) for the construction of tower foundation type ZM-1 at location 144-A on the 132 KV D/C Transmission Line from Lala Musa to Gujrat-1. The scope includes shifting of material from GEPCO Ware house in Wazirabad to the site, erection of ZM-1+3 meter raised tower along with welding of nuts and bolts, and dismantling the existing ZM-1 tower on an item rate basis. The project is located in Gujranwala, Punjab, and the estimated cost is approximately **PKR 21,787,134**. The technical scope requires contractors to have valid PEC registration renewal for the year 2025-26 under categories CE-10, CE-02, and EE-05. Bidders must demonstrate an average annual turnover verified by FBR tax returns matching the BOQ amount for the last two years. Experience is critical; contractors must submit at most two valid work orders of similar nature with cumulative costs equal to or exceeding 100% of the BOQ amount, supported by work completion certificates from the issuing authority within the last five years. Joint ventures must provide performance security in a joint bank account and active NTN registration in FBR and PRA. The tender follows a single-stage two-envelope procedure as per PPRA rules. Earnest money in the form of a bank draft or bank guarantee at 2% of the BOQ cost is required for 120 days. The successful bidder will submit 10% of the contract price as performance security after issuance of the LOI. Registration certificates from PRA for PST must be attached with the bid. Tender documents are available on E-Pads and PPRA websites. The bid submission deadline is **20 May 2026 at 11:00 AM**, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day. Bids must be submitted electronically via E-Pads. The office address for correspondence is 132 KV Grid Station Hafizabad Road Gujranwala near Awan Chowk. Contact phone is 055-3412141 and email pdgscgepco@gmail.com. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all documents are clear, complete, and signed as per tender instructions. Avoid cutting or overwriting in tender documents to prevent disqualification. Early submission through E-Pads is recommended to avoid last-minute technical issues.