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

The National Grid Company of Pakistan Limited (NGC), formerly NTDC, invites bids 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 tender is issued for multiple lots covering various sections of the transmission lines connecting Ludewala to Faisalabad West and Ludewala to C-5, with detailed lengths specified for each section. 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 C5–Ludewala – Section A (Approx. 30 km) - LOT-IV: 500 kV D/C C5–Ludewala – Section B (Approx. 32 km) - LOT-V: 500 kV D/C C5–Ludewala – Section C (Approx. 29 km) - LOT-VI: 500 kV D/C C5–Ludewala – Section D (Approx. 32 km) - LOT-VII: 500 kV S/C C5–Ludewala – Section A (Approx. 30 km) - LOT-VIII: 500 kV S/C C5–Ludewala – Section B (Approx. 32 km) - LOT-IX: 500 kV S/C C5–Ludewala – Section C (Approx. 29 km) - LOT-X: 500 kV S/C C5–Ludewala – Section D (Approx. 32 km) The scope includes comprehensive design and engineering, procurement of all necessary materials and equipment, installation, and commissioning of the transmission lines. The project requires adherence to international competitive bidding standards and compliance with NGC's technical specifications. Eligible bidders must prepare bids in accordance with the bidding documents and submit them through the E-PADS online portal by the deadline. Bid security must be submitted in original form before the bid submission deadline at the Employer's address: Director General (Procurement) NGC, Hall No. 02, 8th Floor Shaheen Complex, Egerton Road, Lahore, Pakistan. Technical bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM PST. This tender demands experienced firms with relevant PEC categories and valid FBR/ATL registration. Bidders should ensure timely submission through the E-PADS system and maintain compliance with all bid security requirements to avoid disqualification. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully review the detailed terms and conditions available on NGC's website and PPRA portals to ensure full compliance with submission requirements and avoid common pitfalls related to bid security and document preparation.