Hiring of Consultancy Services for Independent Technical Vetting of Electrical Works

The Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) invites qualified firms to provide consultancy services for independent technical vetting of electrical works in Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This procurement is managed by the Material Management department at PESCO HQ, Peshawar. The consultancy assignment covers a comprehensive range of electrical works including HT/LT works under ELR, DOP, deposit works, safety hazard works, spill-over ongoing and completed works, and sponsor-funded projects. Items being procured: - Independent technical vetting of estimates, proposals, designs, and works of PD (C&O) and Chief Engineer (P&E) - Review of Deposit Works, ELR, DOP and other electrical works (HT or LT) - GIS verification and mapping - Post-execution field verification and site inspections - Development and maintenance of a web-based project monitoring dashboard - Preparation of technical vetting reports, progress reports, and final completion documentation The scope includes detailed review of BOQs, rate analyses, technical specifications, GIS maps, route alignments, and compliance with PESCO standards and applicable codes. The consultant will also conduct field verification with geotagged photographic evidence and GPS data. The assignment requires maintaining auditable records, ensuring transparency, and supporting value-for-money decisions. The consultant must develop and manage a secure dashboard for real-time monitoring and reporting of all vetting activities. Eligibility criteria include PEC registration under relevant categories, FBR/ATL active taxpayer status, minimum two years of consultancy experience, and financial soundness with minimum turnover thresholds. The consultant must deploy qualified key experts including electrical engineers, GIS analysts, surveyors, civil sub-engineers, and a dashboard reporting analyst. Joint Ventures are permitted with clear lead partner designation and shareholding. The tender process follows Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) with a minimum technical score of 70%. The consultancy fee is quoted as a fixed percentage of the total estimated cost of works, covering all professional services, mobilization, travel, taxes, and overheads. Key submission deadlines include a pre-bid meeting on July 20, 2026, clarification deadline on July 22, 2026, and proposal submission by July 27, 2026 at 10:00 AM via EPADS v2.0. Bidders must submit proposals online on EPADS v2.0 and provide bid security as specified. Manual submissions are not entertained. The contact person for queries is the Assistant Manager, Material Management, PESCO HQ, Peshawar, reachable at +92-370-134-0084 or dm.mm@pesco.com.pk. The submission method is electronic via EPADS v2.0 only. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and carefully prepare both technical and financial proposals adhering strictly to PEC, FBR, and JV documentation requirements. Pay special attention to the detailed staffing and methodology sections to meet the minimum technical score and avoid disqualification. Early submission and compliance with bid security requirements will safeguard against rejection.