Operation and Maintenance Services for 450MW Combined Cycle Power Plant Abdul Hakim Khanewal

This tender invites bids for the Operation and Maintenance (O&M) services of the 450MW Combined Cycle Power Plant located at Abdul Hakim, District Khanewal, Punjab. Issued by the National Power Parks Management Company (Private) Limited, Lahore, this opportunity focuses on maintaining and operating the plant in dry preservation mode, ensuring all systems remain functional and ready for future activation. The scope covers routine operation, preventive maintenance, minor rectifications, and management of auxiliary systems including gas turbines, steam turbine, HRSGs, electrical systems, firefighting, HVAC, water treatment, and security services. The plant features Siemens gas turbines and steam turbines, with RLNG as primary fuel and diesel as backup. The site is approximately 80 km northeast of Multan, presenting logistical and engineering challenges related to maintaining equipment in preservation mode while ensuring safety and operational readiness. Bidders must be licensed by the Pakistan Engineering Council in the relevant category and comply with FBR/ATL requirements for the 2025-26 financial year. The tender demands a bid security of PKR 5 million and a performance security of 10% of the annual O&M fee. The contract term is 12 months, extendable by mutual consent. Bidders should ensure their PEC registration and NTN certificates are valid and that they are not blacklisted. Submission deadline is set for 11:00 AM on March 30, 2026, with technical bids opening at 11:30 AM the same day at the NPPMCL office in Lahore. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes, separately for technical and financial proposals, to the address at 2nd Floor, 7-C-1, Gulberg-III, Lahore. Late or incomplete bids will be rejected. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the bid security and integrity pact requirements, as failure to comply with these often leads to disqualification. Also, attend the pre-bid meeting on March 16, 2026, at the plant site to clarify technical and contractual queries, which can be crucial for preparing a responsive bid.