Collection and Installation of HT/LT Spun and Structure Poles in Chakwal

The Islamabad Electric Supply Company Limited (IESCO) is procuring comprehensive civil works for the collection, loading/unloading, erection, concreting, back filling, fixing of stay rods, and earthing of HT/LT spun and structure poles along with substation works in District Chakwal, specifically Tehsil Chakwal, under the jurisdiction of Reconstruction Division Chakwal for the financial year 2025-26. This tender involves a full scope of civil works related to power infrastructure, including handling of poles and associated electrical structures, ensuring compliance with IESCO and WAPDA specifications and standard drawings. Eligible bidders must be engineering firms registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) under specialized codes EE-04, EE-05, CE-10, renewed up to June 30, 2026, and prequalified by Chief Engineer (D&S/S&S) NTDC Lahore. Firms must have active FBR registration including NTN, GST, and Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA) status, and demonstrate financial capability with a fresh bank statement showing balance up to 25% of the BOQ cost and income tax returns filed for FY 2024-25. Experience in similar works with DISCOs or government/semi-government/autonomous bodies is mandatory. Joint Ventures are allowed under strict conditions including registration, joint bank accounts, and notarized agreements defining roles and profit shares. The tender requires submission of a 2% CDR/Pay Order/Bank Guarantee as earnest money, valid for 180 days, and performance security of 5% of the contract price upon award. The contract duration is one year from the date of agreement signing, with liquidated damages of 0.05% per day for delays up to 30 days. Bids must be submitted electronically via the EPADS portal by 10:30 AM on April 27, 2026, with bid opening at 11:00 AM the same day at IESCO Head Office Islamabad. The submission address is Office of Addl. Director (VEC), IESCO Head Office, Street No. 40, G-7/4, Islamabad. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all mandatory documents including PEC registration, financial statements, tax returns, and bid security are uploaded correctly on EPADS to avoid disqualification. Also, bidders should prepare for the technical and financial bid as a single envelope submission and strictly follow the detailed instructions in the bidding documents to remain responsive and competitive.