Construction of Equipment Foundation and Control House Building at 132KV Grid Station Muhammad Pur Dewan

This tender invites qualified contractors in Multan for the construction of equipment foundations for a 132KV switchyard and a control house building at the 132KV Grid Station Muhammad Pur Dewan under MEPCO's own resources. The scope includes civil works for foundations and allied structures, requiring expertise in reinforced concrete and electrical substation infrastructure. The site is located on Khanewal Road, Multan, demanding careful planning to address local soil and climatic conditions. The project duration is 150 days with a contract value of approximately PKR 112.775 million. Contractors must hold a valid Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) certificate of at least Category C-4 with specialization CE-10, be on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL), and have completed at least two similar contracts awarded by WAPDA, NTDC, or DISCOs within the last ten years. The combined value of these contracts should exceed 60% of the estimated cost. Registration with Punjab Revenue Authority for sales tax and a minimum average annual turnover of 1.5 times the BOQ amount over the last three years verified by a certified auditor is mandatory. Joint ventures are allowed but must be registered with a joint bank account and NTN. Bidders should ensure compliance with PEC and FBR requirements for the fiscal year 2025-26, including submission of income tax returns for the last three years and maintaining good standing in the ATL. Bid security of PKR 2,300,000/- is required in the form of Deposit-at-Call, CDR, or Bank Guarantee valid for 180 days. The tender follows a Single Stage-Two Envelope bidding procedure with electronic submission via EPADS. The submission deadline is **01 April 2026 at 12:00 PM**, with bid opening at 12:30 PM the same day at the office of the Chief Engineer (Development) PMU MEPCO, Khanewal Road, Multan. Bidders must submit original bid security in hard copy before the e-bid deadline. The physical address for bid security submission is 1st Floor MEPCO Circle Building, Khanewal Road, Multan. Pro-Tip: Make sure to carefully review the bid security requirements and submit the original Deposit-at-Call or CDR in the office of the Chief Engineer before the e-bid deadline. Failure to do so will result in rejection of the bid. Also, verify your PEC category and ATL status well in advance to avoid disqualification.