Conversion of ISO Bay into Line Bay and New Line Bay with Stringing at 132 kV Grid Station Islamgarh

The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) Project Management Unit (PMU) invites bids for the conversion of an ISO Bay into a Line Bay and the construction of one new Line Bay along with stringing of 2.3 km of existing towers at the 132 kV Grid Station Islamgarh from Chaksawari Mirpur Circuit. This project is located in Islamabad Capital Territory and is planned for the financial year 2025-26 with an estimated cost of **PKR 5,425,214**. The scope includes excavation, reinforced cement concrete works, erection of cable racks, supply and installation of wiring materials, and stringing of conductors including installation of insulators and fittings as per WAPDA/IESCO standards. Eligible bidders must have a valid PEC registration for 2025-26 with Category C-6 specialization codes CE-10 and EE-05, be registered with FBR and provincial revenue authorities, and demonstrate relevant experience including at least two contracts of similar nature completed in the last 10 years with a minimum value of PKR 5 million. The technical bid must include detailed method statements, proof of non-blacklisting, pending litigation lists, income tax returns, and bank statements. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 by **Thursday, May 21, 2026 at 11:00 AM**. Manual submissions will not be accepted. The bid security must be submitted in the form of Call Deposit, Bank Guarantee, or Demand Draft, and the performance guarantee will be 5% of the contract price. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and to carefully prepare the technical bid with all required documentation to avoid disqualification. The contract duration is 60 days after signing, and the defect liability period is 365 days after completion or energization, whichever is later.