Construction and Maintenance Works at 132KV and 220KV Grid Stations Faisalabad and Sargodha

Faisalabad Electric Supply Company Limited (FESCO) invites bids from contractors registered with Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) renewed for the year 2025-26. The procurement covers various construction and maintenance works at 132KV and 220KV Grid Stations in Faisalabad and Sargodha, including up-raising of boundary walls, construction of RE offices, maintenance and repair of quarters, installation of street lights, tower protection, and up-gradation of water supply and sewerage systems. The technical scope includes civil works such as boundary wall construction, office building construction, repair and maintenance of residential quarters, and installation of street lighting systems at grid stations. The water supply and sewerage system up-gradation is also part of the scope, requiring specialized skills in plumbing and sanitation. The projects have completion periods ranging from 20 to 120 days depending on the specific work. Eligibility criteria require bidders to have PEC registration with the relevant specialization code C-06 and CE-10, be on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL), and provide income tax returns for the last three years. Contractors must have completed at least two similar contracts within the last ten years with successful completion certificates. An average annual turnover of at least half the contract value over the last three years is mandatory. Bidders must also demonstrate cash or cash equivalents equal to 10% of the contract value and submit a bid security (CDR) in favor of the Executive Engineer Civil Works Division-II FESCO Faisalabad. Bids must be submitted electronically through E-PADS Version 2.0 by 28th July 2026 up to 11:30 AM, with opening at 12:00 Noon the same day. Tender documents are available on the PPRA website and must be uploaded after completion. The bid validity period is 140 days, and bids covering partial or incomplete work will be rejected. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely submission of the original CDR (Bid Security) to the Executive Engineer Civil Works Division-II FESCO Faisalabad before the bid opening time to avoid disqualification. Strict adherence to the PEC specialization codes and financial criteria will enhance the chances of success in this competitive bidding process.