Operation and Maintenance Services for 5.38 MW Chianwali Hydropower Plant

Punjab Power Development Company Limited (PPDCL), Government of the Punjab, invites qualified firms, companies, joint ventures, and contractors to provide Operation and Maintenance (O&M) services for the 5.38 MW Chianwali Hydropower Plant (CHPP) located in Punjab. This tender is specifically for the provision of O&M services as per Punjab Procurement Rules, 2014 (as amended). Items being procured: - Operation and Maintenance Services for 5.38 MW Chianwali Hydropower Plant The scope includes comprehensive O&M services ensuring efficient and reliable operation of the hydropower plant. Interested firms must be registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) holding a relevant O-2 category license. Both local and international firms, including joint ventures with foreign companies, are eligible provided they comply with PEC rules and registration policies. The procurement process follows PPRA Rules 2014, requiring submission of a Prequalification Document (PQD) and related documents. Applicants must register on the Punjab e-Procurement System at ep.punjab.gov.pk to participate in e-tendering. The complete PQD is available for free download from PPDCL and PPRA websites. The tender emphasizes transparency and allows the procuring agency to communicate grounds for rejection without obligation to justify. The tender was published on 3rd July 2026, with the submission deadline set for 22nd July 2026 at 11:00 AM. EOIs will be opened the same day at 11:30 AM in the presence of bidders or their authorized representatives. Contact details for submission and inquiries are provided by the Chief Executive Officer at PPDCL, Lahore. Bidders should ensure their PEC registration is current and submit all required documents timely via the Punjab e-Procurement portal. A practical tip is to carefully review the PQD and ensure compliance with all technical and financial requirements to avoid disqualification during the prequalification stage.