132KV D/C Transmission Line Construction from 220/132KV G/S Bahawalpur to New 132KV Grid Station DHA Bahawalpur

Multan Electric Power Company Limited (MEPCO) invites bids for the construction of a 132KV double circuit transmission line from 220/132KV Grid Station Bahawalpur (Shaikh Mari Shajra) to the new 132KV Grid Station DHA Bahawalpur, covering a distance of 12 kilometers. The project involves the construction of tower foundations as deposit work. Items being procured: - Construction of tower foundations This tender is issued by MEPCO Multan and the work site is located in Bahawalpur, Punjab. The scope includes civil construction works related to electrical infrastructure, specifically tower foundations for the transmission line. The project duration is 120 days from the date of award. Eligibility criteria require bidders to hold a valid Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) certificate in Category C-5 with specialization codes CE-10 and CE-02. Bidders must be on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL) and provide income tax returns for the last three years. Experience of completing at least two similar contracts within the last ten years awarded by WAPDA, NTDC, or DISCOs is mandatory, with a consolidated contract value exceeding 60% of the estimated cost. Registration for sales tax with the Punjab Revenue Authority is also required. Financial strength is demonstrated by an average annual turnover of at least 1.5 times the BOQ amount for the last three years, verified by a certified auditor and a current bank statement showing 25% balance of the work amount. Contractors with ongoing works beyond stipulated time limits in MEPCO will be ineligible. Bidding documents are available on EPADS 2.0, where bidders must register and submit their bids electronically. Manual bids will not be accepted. The tender will be opened publicly on 17-08-2026 at 11:30 AM in the presence of bidders or their representatives at the office of the Project Director (GSC) MEPCO, Khanewal Road, Multan. The bid security amount is PKR 900,000. The tender remains valid for 150 days after opening. The submission deadline is 17 August 2026 at 11:00 AM. Bidders should ensure their bids are complete and submitted via EPADS 2.0 before the deadline. One practical tip is to carefully review the PEC category and specialization codes to ensure compliance, as non-eligibility on these grounds will lead to disqualification. Also, ensure the bid security is in the prescribed form and amount to avoid rejection.