Construction of 4x4 Duct Line for Shifting of HT/LT Lines from Royal Tiles to Malik Street Part-E

The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) through its Village Electrification division in Islamabad Capital Territory is procuring construction services for a 4x4 duct line project. This project involves shifting HT/LT lines from Royal Tiles to Malik Street (Part-E) under the jurisdiction of Construction Division IESCO Islamabad. The scope includes construction of duct lines with manholes, transformer plinths, HT/LT path crossing, and laying of HT/LT cables as per WAPDA/IESCO standards and specifications. The technical scope covers supply and laying of materials such as shingle and gravel formation, sand, burnt bricks, LT and HT cables, AC pipes, RCC pipelines, cement concrete in various grades, brickwork, cement plaster, centering for RCC, reinforced cement concrete, steel reinforcement, and angles. The total estimated cost is approximately **PKR 17,375,549**. The project site is in Islamabad, and all works must comply with the detailed technical specifications and market rates provided by IESCO. Eligible bidders must be registered engineering firms with Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) codes EE-04, EE-05, CE-10, and prequalified by NTDC Lahore. Firms must have active FBR NTN and GST registration, Punjab Revenue Authority registration, and provide a fresh bank statement showing balance up to 25% of the BOQ cost. Experience in similar works with DISCOs or government/semi-government/autonomous bodies is mandatory. Joint ventures are allowed with specific conditions including joint bank accounts and registration on EPADS. The tender was published on **June 3, 2026**, and the closing date for bid submission is **June 23, 2026, at 09:30 AM**. Bids must be submitted online via EPADS v2.0, and bid security in the form of CDR or Pay Order must be submitted physically before bid opening. The technical and financial bids will be evaluated using Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS). The submission address for bid security is IESCO Head Office, Street # 40, Sector G7/4, Islamabad. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and to carefully prepare all required documents including PEC registration, tax returns, and bank statements to avoid disqualification. Also, bidders should thoroughly review the technical specifications and price schedule to submit a compliant and competitive bid.