Hiring of Architectural Firms to Provide Architectural and Engineering Services

The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) Civil Division is procuring consultancy services for the hiring of architectural firms or consultants to provide architectural and engineering services for residential and non-residential buildings within the IESCO region, specifically in Islamabad Capital Territory. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 under tender number P52502. The scope of work includes architectural design and related engineering consultancy services for various building projects. Eligible firms must have a minimum of five years of demonstrable experience in architectural design, valid registration with the Pakistan Council of Architects and Town Planners (PCATP) and/or Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) with a specialized code for architecture, and active registration with FBR including NTN and GST. Joint Ventures or Consortiums are allowed but must submit a legally executed agreement. Firms must also demonstrate positive net worth and have no pending litigation exceeding 50% of their net worth. The submission deadline is Thursday, July 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with proposals to be submitted online through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0. Manual submissions will not be accepted. The technical bid will be evaluated first, followed by the financial bid under a Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method. Bid security in the form of Pay Order, Call Deposit, or Bid Securing Declaration is mandatory. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and to carefully prepare the technical proposal to meet all eligibility criteria and documentation requirements, including PEC specialized code and tax compliance, to avoid disqualification. Early submission is advised to address any technical issues with the online system before the deadline. This tender offers a significant opportunity for architectural firms with proven expertise to engage with a major power distribution company in Islamabad, contributing to infrastructure development within the region.