This tender from Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) in Hyderabad, Sindh, invites contractors to undertake the construction of a control house building, electrical equipment foundations, cable trenches, switch yard fencing, switch yard electrification, and spreading of gravel at the 132KV Grid Station Kotri-II. The project falls under the Construction & Civil Works Materials and Power, Electrical & Solar Equipment categories. The scope involves significant civil and electrical engineering work at a critical power distribution site. Contractors must prepare for foundation work, trenching for cables, and installation of switch yard infrastructure, ensuring compliance with technical and safety standards. The site location in Kotri-II requires careful planning to manage electrical equipment installation alongside civil construction, demanding experienced teams with PEC licenses and prior similar project experience. Bidders should hold a valid Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) license under category C-4 with specialization codes CE09, CE10, and EF05. They must also be registered with Sindh Sales Tax and Income Tax Departments and be on the active taxpayer list of the SRB and Federal Board of Revenue. For the 2025-26 financial year, compliance with these regulatory and tax requirements is essential to avoid disqualification. The submission deadline is set for 20th January 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening scheduled for the same day at 11:30 AM. Bidders must submit their electronic bids via the EPADS portal (www.eprocure.gov.pk) and ensure bid security is provided in the form of a bank guarantee, CDR, or banker cheque valid for 28 days beyond bid validity. The physical address for correspondence is Water Wing Colony, Hussainabad, Hyderabad. Pro-Tip: Make sure to upload the scanned copy of the bid security on EPADS and submit the original security before the deadline. Missing this step will lead to outright rejection of the bid. Also, carefully review the bid documents on EPADS for any updates or addenda before submission.