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

The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) through its Project Management Unit (IESCO-PMU) invites sealed bids for the procurement of civil works under the contract titled 'NCB-246 Construction of 01 No Line Bay at 132 kV Grid Station Lakarmar (controlling 2nd circuit Lakarmar to Tamman)' with an estimated cost of **Rs. 2,624,715/- including PST**. This procurement is planned for the fiscal year 2026-27 and aims to enhance the infrastructure at the 132 kV Grid Station Lakarmar, Rawalpindi. Items being procured: - Construction of 01 No Line Bay at 132 kV Grid Station Lakarmar (controlling 2nd circuit Lakarmar to Tamman) The scope includes all civil works necessary for the line bay construction as detailed in the bidding documents available on EPADS v2.0. The procurement will follow the Single Stage-One Envelope procedure using the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2004 and related regulatory guidelines. Eligible bidders must provide a Bid Security in the form of Call at Deposit, Bank Guarantee, or Demand Draft as specified in the bidding documents. All bids must be submitted electronically through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) portal at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/101671. Bidders not registered on EPADS v2.0 are advised to register promptly to participate. Key dates include the submission deadline on **Monday, September 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM**, with bid opening scheduled for **11:30 AM** the same day via EPADS v2.0. Manual bids will not be accepted. For further assistance, a tutorial on registration is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. The Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) is notified as per Rules 48 of the Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Notification copies are accessible on the procuring agency's website and the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) website at www.ppra.org.pk. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and to carefully review the bid security requirements to avoid disqualification. Early preparation of the technical and financial bids in compliance with the bidding documents will enhance chances of success.