Construction of 01 No Line Bay at 132 kV Grid Station Lakarmar (controlling 2nd circuit Lakarmar to Tamman) under IESCO Multiyear Tariff

The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) through its Project Management Unit (IESCO-PMU) invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the construction of 01 No Line Bay at 132 kV Grid Station Lakarmar, controlling the 2nd circuit Lakarmar to Tamman, under the IESCO Multiyear Tariff for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement is identified as NCB-246 with tender reference number P101671 and has an estimated cost of Rs. 2,624,715 inclusive of Provincial Sales Tax (PST). The project is located specifically at Lakarmar in the Islamabad Capital Territory. Items being procured: - Rehandling of gravel work or excavated rock lead upto 30 meters (27 Cum) - Excavation in shingle or gravel formation and rock not required ballasting undressed lead upto 50 meters in dry soil (359.296 Cum) - Providing sub-base course of pit run gravel (granular material) including placing mixing compacting to required density (17.378 Cum) - Cement concrete plain including placing, compacting, finishing and curing complete without shuttering (5.166 Cum) - Reinforced cement concrete work using coarse sand except the cost of steel reinforcement and its labour for bending and binding (22.409 Cum) - Supplying and fabrication of intermediate grade deformed reinforcement for RCC slabs, beams, columns and pile caps (2128.893 Kg) - Carriage of materials like earth, silt, sand, stone aggregate, spawl, coal, lime, surkhi, steel girders, M.S sheets, M.S bars etc or timber or fuel wood by truck upto 5 KM (215.577 Cum) - Refilling the excavated stuff in trenches in 150mm thick layers including watering and ramming to compaction (143.718 Cum) - Fixing cable tray of G.I angle iron 2 way including fixing in position (50 Nos) - Leveling, dressing and making lawns (450 Sqm) - Fixing earth rod upto 10 feet depth for earthing mesh in switchyard (14 Nos) - Providing wiring material including thimbles, connectors, copper studs, PVC tape, ferrol, cable ties, PVC pipes, copper glands, nuts and bolts of various sizes The scope includes all civil works, concrete works, reinforcement, excavation, refilling, cable tray installation, wiring materials, and earth rod fixing as per the detailed Bill of Quantities and technical specifications. The work is to be completed within 45 days after signing the contract agreement. Eligibility criteria require bidders to have valid Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) registration for the year 2026-27 with Category C-6 specialization code CE-10 & EE-05, valid tax registration, and experience in similar works. Bidders must demonstrate financial capacity with minimum average annual turnover of Rs. 3.9 million and net worth of Rs. 2.6 million. Joint ventures are allowed with up to two members. Bid security in the form of Call Deposit, Bank Guarantee, or Demand Draft is required. Bids must be submitted electronically through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 portal by Monday, September 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Manual submissions will not be accepted. Bid opening will be conducted on the same day at 11:30 AM via EPADS. Original bid security must be submitted to the IESCO Head Office, Street # 40, Sector G-7/4, Islamabad Capital Territory before the bid submission deadline. Technical evaluation will be based on Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) with 100% weightage on technical criteria including financial resources, past experience, equipment, and personnel qualifications. Performance guarantees of 5% of contract price are required upon award. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents available on EPADS portal and ensure compliance with all requirements. Registration on EPADS v2.0 is mandatory for participation. For assistance, bidders may contact IESCO-PMU at +92-319-599-2205 or email iescopmu@iesco.com.pk. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration and submission of all required documents on EPADS to avoid disqualification. Pay special attention to the PEC registration and financial documentation as these are critical for eligibility. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for qualified civil works contractors to contribute to the development of critical electrical infrastructure in Islamabad Capital Territory under a transparent and regulated procurement process.