Construction of 2x2 and 2x3 Duct Line with Manholes and Related Civil Works for HT/LT Underground Cables in Islamabad

The Islamabad Electric Supply Company Limited (IESCO) invites bids for the construction of 2x2 and 2x3 duct lines with manholes, excavation of trenches, supply of first-class burnt bricks, supply of dust-free coarse sand, road gate path crossing for laying HT/LT underground cables, and construction of transformer plinths. This project is located in Islamabad and must be executed according to WAPDA/IESCO SDI specifications under the jurisdiction of the Construction Division IESCO Islamabad. The technical scope includes civil works such as duct line construction, manhole installation, trench excavation, and material supply including bricks and sand. The work must comply with WAPDA composite scheduled rates (WCSR-2022) and IESCO standard drawings. The contract duration is six months from the date of agreement signing. 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. Firms must be prequalified by the Chief Engineer (D&S/S&S) NTDC Lahore and registered with FBR, holding active NTN, GST, and PRA status. Financial criteria include a net worth of at least PKR 7,787,926, average annual turnover of PKR 38,939,628, and average cash flow of PKR 4,218,460 over the last three financial years. Joint ventures are allowed under specified conditions. The bid submission deadline is **April 29, 2026, at 10:30 AM** via the EPADS online portal. Bidders must upload all mandatory documents including bid security of 2% of the BOQ cost in the form of CDR, pay order, or bank guarantee from a scheduled bank. Original bid security must be submitted before bid opening. The bid opening will be held on the same day at 11:00 AM at the IESCO Head Office, Islamabad. A practical tip for bidders: ensure your bid price includes all applicable taxes and that your financial documents, including bank statements and income tax returns for FY 2024-25, are up to date and compliant. Non-compliance or submission of false documents will lead to disqualification and possible blacklisting as per IESCO policy.