This tender issued by Islamabad Electric Supply Company Limited (IESCO) in Islamabad invites bids for the collection, loading/unloading, erection, concreting, backfilling, fixing of stay roads, earthing of poles/structures, and substation works involving HT/LT steel tubular and PC spun poles. The scope covers Tehsil Fatehjang, Pindigheb, and Jand under the jurisdiction of Executive Engineer (E) R.E.D No.I IESCO Taxila. The contract amount is PKR 17,866,791 with a completion period of one year from the date of agreement. The works require specialized civil construction skills including handling of HT/LT poles, ensuring proper concreting and backfilling, and installation of stay roads and earthing systems. The site locations in Taxila region present typical engineering challenges such as terrain management and adherence to IESCO SDI specifications. Contractors must be registered with PEC under codes EE-04, EE-05, CE-10 and demonstrate financial capability with audited statements. The bid price must be inclusive of all applicable taxes including Income Tax, GST, and PRA levies. Bidders should ensure compliance with PEC Category C6 and above, maintain active FBR registration with NTN, GST, and PRA, and submit income tax returns for FY 2024-25. The tender requires a 2% Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) as earnest money and performance security of 5% of the contract price from an A+ rated scheduled bank. The contract will be awarded to the lowest evaluated responsive bidder following PPRA rules and IESCO's blacklisting policy. The submission deadline is on the 16th of March 2026 at 10:30 AM with electronic bid opening at 11:00 AM at the office of Addl. Director (VEC), IESCO Head Office, Street No. 40, Sector G-7/4, Islamabad. Bidders must submit bids online via the EPADS portal only. Original bid security must be submitted physically before bid opening. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the bid security and performance guarantee requirements as non-compliance leads to outright rejection. Also, ensure all PEC and FBR documentation is current and uploaded correctly on EPADS to avoid disqualification. Check the newspaper advertisement for any specific stamp duty or procedural updates which are often overlooked.