HT/LT Structure Rehabilitation and Electrification Works at Adyala Road Rawalpindi

The Village Electrification division of Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) is procuring civil and electrical works for the rehabilitation of HT/LT structures along Adyala Road, Rawalpindi. This project includes the erection of HT structures of various heights (58', 45', 36'), LT structures (31'), installation of earthing arrangements, earth rods, and stay rods as per WAPDA specifications. The scope covers safe handling, loading, unloading, transportation, concreting, and earthing of HT/LT structures and transformers, including fixing of stay rods as per IESCO standards. The works are to be executed at designated IESCO stores in Islamabad/Rawalpindi and the project site at Adyala Road, Rawalpindi. Eligible bidders must be registered engineering firms with PEC codes EE-04, EE-05, or CE-10, prequalified by NTDC Lahore, and registered with FBR and Punjab Revenue Authority with active status. Firms must provide a fresh bank statement showing balance up to 25% of the BOQ cost and submit income tax returns for FY 2024-25. Experience in similar works with DISCOs or government/semi-government/autonomous bodies is required. Joint ventures are allowed with specific conditions including JV registration on EPADS and notarized agreements defining roles and profit shares. The tender is published on May 20, 2026, with a closing date of June 15, 2026, at 10:30 AM for online bid submission via EPADS v2.0. Bids will be opened the same day at 11:00 AM. Manual submissions are not accepted. The submission address for bid security hard copies is IESCO Head Office, Street # 40, Sector G7/4, Islamabad Capital Territory. The estimated cost is PKR 7,743,002. The contract will be awarded on a Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) basis. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and to carefully prepare the technical and financial bids in compliance with the detailed eligibility criteria and submission requirements. Early preparation of bid security instruments and joint venture documentation, if applicable, will help avoid last-minute disqualifications. Strict adherence to WAPDA and IESCO technical specifications will be critical for bid responsiveness and contract performance.