Design, Supply, Installation of 132 kV GIS Substation with 40 MVA Transformers and Transmission Line at River Bund

The Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) invites bids for the design, supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of a new 132 kV GIS (Gas-Insulated Substation) grid station at River Bund, Hyderabad. This project includes one 40 MVA power transformer and the associated 132 kV feeding transmission line. The procurement is part of the Electricity Distribution Efficiency Improvement Project (EDEIP) funded by the World Bank. The technical scope covers the complete turnkey solution for the GIS substation, including all electrical equipment, installation works, and transmission line setup. Bidders must ensure compliance with all technical specifications and standards for high voltage substations and associated infrastructure. Eligible bidders should have relevant PEC registration in electrical works, valid FBR and ATL registration, and proven experience in similar high voltage substation projects. The bid security amount is PKR 28,000,000. Interested parties can obtain bidding documents free of cost from HESCO’s official website or by written application to the Chief Engineer (Development) PMU HESCO, Hyderabad. The submission deadline is 30 June 2026 at 11:00 AM, with no electronic bids accepted. Bids must be delivered physically to the specified address in HESCO Colony, Hussainabad, Hyderabad. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 3 June 2026. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully prepare the bid security and ensure all technical and financial documents are complete and compliant to avoid disqualification. Early submission is advised to prevent last-minute issues. This tender offers a significant opportunity for qualified electrical contractors to participate in a major infrastructure upgrade in Sindh.