Construction and Maintenance of 132KV Electrical Infrastructure in Faisalabad and Sargodha

Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) invites qualified contractors for construction and maintenance works related to 132KV electrical infrastructure in Faisalabad and Sargodha. This tender covers the construction of tower foundations, erection, and stringing of 132KV double circuit transmission lines along Narwala Road Faisalabad West, maintenance and repair of the 132KV Grid Station office block at Agriculture University Faisalabad, and construction of CHB walls with allied civil works at 132KV Grid Station Silanwali Road Sargodha. The projects require contractors registered with Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) with specialization codes CE-10 and EE-05, demonstrating experience in similar works awarded by WAPDA, NTDC, or DISCOs. The works involve handling high-voltage electrical infrastructure, requiring precise engineering and adherence to safety standards. The sites in Faisalabad and Sargodha present logistical challenges including coordination with existing grid operations and ensuring minimal disruption during construction and maintenance. Bidders must hold valid PEC registration renewed for 2025-26, be on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL), and provide income tax returns for the last three years. The tender requires an average annual turnover of at least half the estimated cost over the past three years, along with evidence of cash or cash equivalents equal to 10% of the contract value. Bid security of 5% of the BOQ amount is mandatory, with original instruments submitted one day before bid opening. Compliance with FBR and PRA registration is essential. The submission deadline is set for 27 January 2026 at 01:30 PM, with technical bids opening at 11:30 AM the same day at the office of the Project Director GSC FESCO Faisalabad. Bidders must submit original bid security in a sealed envelope to the Project Director's office before the online bid submission deadline. The office is located in Faisalabad, and all bids must be uploaded via the E-PADS portal. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid security instrument is original and submitted physically one day prior to bid opening to avoid disqualification. Also, verify your PEC specialization codes and turnover certificates carefully, as these are frequently scrutinized during evaluation.