This tender from Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) invites bids for the construction of HT/LT direct burial road and gate crossing, including supply of 1st class burnt bricks and dust-free coarse sand. The project involves plinth and earthing of LBS, transformer bases of D-boxes, and laying of HT/LT underground cables according to IESCO SDI standards. The site is located on Peshawar Road, Islamabad, specifically for the underpass construction from Army Graveyard to Nazir Hospital (Section-C). The scope covers civil works with materials such as bricks and sand, requiring adherence to engineering specifications and quality standards for underground cable laying and transformer base construction. The estimated cost is PKR 8,970,836 with a completion period of one year from contract signing. Bidders must be registered with Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) under codes EE-04, EE-05, CE-10 with valid renewal up to June 30, 2026. Firms must have active FBR registration including NTN, GST, and PRA with fresh income tax returns for FY 2024-25. Financial criteria include a minimum net worth of PKR 3,588,334 and average annual turnover of PKR 8,970,836. Joint ventures are allowed with specific conditions including notarized agreements and registration on PPRA e-PADS portal. The bid price must be inclusive of all applicable taxes. The tender requires submission of a 2% Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) or Bank Guarantee as bid security, valid for 180 days. Performance security of 5% of the contract price is required from the successful bidder, or 10% if the bid is below 20% of BOQ cost. Bids must be submitted online via the EPADS portal by the deadline. The bid opening will be held on the same day at 11:00 AM at the IESCO Head Office, Islamabad. Ensure compliance with PEC category C6 and above, FBR active status, and all documentation as per tender requirements. The tender follows the single stage single envelope bidding procedure. Submission deadline is **16-03-2026 10:30 AM** with bid opening at **11:00 AM** at the Office of Addl. Director (VEC), IESCO Head Office, Street No. 40, G-7/4, Islamabad. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the bid security and performance guarantee requirements and ensure all JV documentation is notarized and uploaded correctly on EPADS to avoid disqualification. Also, verify the latest PEC and FBR statuses before submission to meet eligibility criteria.