Construction of 02 No. Line Bay, Extension of Control Room and Extension of Switch Yard at 132KV Grid Station POF North

The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) through its Project Management Unit (IESCO-PMU) invites bids for the construction and extension works at the 132KV Grid Station POF North located in Islamabad Capital Territory. This procurement is part of the FY 2026-27 development plan and is funded under a cost deposit head with an estimated cost of **PKR 27,117,878** including PST. Items being procured: - Construction of 02 No. Line Bay - Extension of Control Room - Extension of Switch Yard at 132KV Grid Station POF North The technical scope involves civil construction works for the line bays, extension of the control room, and switch yard expansion at a high voltage grid station. The project requires adherence to electrical and civil engineering standards suitable for high voltage infrastructure. Bidders must ensure compliance with the detailed specifications and terms available on the EPADS v2.0 platform. Eligible bidders should be registered with the relevant PEC categories for civil and electrical works and must have valid FBR registration and Active Taxpayer List (ATL) status. Experience in similar high voltage electrical infrastructure projects will be advantageous. Earnest Money in the form of Call Deposit, Bank Guarantee, or Demand Draft is mandatory as per the bidding documents. The bidding process follows a Single Stage-One Envelope system using the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique under the Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Bidders must submit their e-bids through EPADS v2.0 by **Tuesday, August 4, 2026, 11:00 AM**. Bids will be opened the same day at 11:30 AM. Manual submissions will not be entertained. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and carefully review the bid security requirements in the bidding documents to avoid disqualification. Early preparation of the technical and financial bids aligned with the LCBS criteria will improve your chances of success.