Design, Manufacture, Procurement, Supply, Installation, Testing & Commissioning of 500 KV Transmission Lines for Phase-1 of C-5 Power Evacuation Scheme

National Grid Company (NGC) invites sealed bids from eligible firms for the design, manufacture, procurement, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of 500 KV transmission lines under Phase-1 of the C-5 Power Evacuation Scheme. This procurement is based on International Competitive Bidding (ICB) through a Single Stage Two Envelope (SSTE) procedure. Items being procured: - LOT-I: 500 kV D/C Ludewala–Faisalabad West – Section A (Approx. 51 km) - LOT-II: 500 kV D/C Ludewala–Faisalabad West – Section B (Approx. 49 km) - LOT-III: 500 kV D/C C-5–Ludewala – Section A (Approx. 30 km) - LOT-IV: 500 kV D/C C-5–Ludewala – Section B (Approx. 32 km) - LOT-V: 500 kV D/C C-5–Ludewala – Section C (Approx. 29 km) - LOT-VI: 500 kV D/C C-5–Ludewala – Section D (Approx. 32 km) - LOT-VII: 500kV S/C C5-Ludewala – Section A (Approx. 30 km) - LOT-VIII: 500kV S/C C5-Ludewala – Section B (Approx. 32 km) - LOT-IX: 500kV S/C C5-Ludewala – Section C (Approx. 29 km) - LOT-X: 500kV S/C C5-Ludewala – Section D (Approx. 32 km) The scope includes all materials, equipment, and services necessary for the complete execution of the transmission lines as per the technical specifications. The project site is located in the vicinity of Ludewala and Faisalabad West, Punjab. Bidders must be registered with the relevant PEC category for transmission line works and possess valid FBR registration and ATL status. Earnest Money in the form of a Bid Security is mandatory and must be submitted in original before the bid submission deadline. Bids must be submitted electronically through the e-PADS portal on or before the deadline of 5th October 2026 at 11:00 AM PST. The original Bid Security must be delivered to the office of the Director General (Procurement), NGC, Hall No. 02, 8th Floor Shaheen Complex, Egerton Road, Lahore. Technical bids will be opened the same day at 11:30 AM PST. This tender is also advertised on PPRA and NGC websites for further details. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your technical and financial bids are prepared strictly according to the SSTE procedure and submit the original Bid Security timely to avoid disqualification.