Operation and Maintenance Services for 81MW Malakand-III and 18MW Pehur Hydropower Complexes

The Pakhtunkhwa Energy Development Organization (PEDO) invites bids for the operation and maintenance services of two hydropower complexes located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa: the 81MW Malakand-III Hydropower Complex in District Malakand and the 18MW Pehur Hydropower Complex in District Swabi. This tender is specifically for qualified operators to manage and maintain these power generation facilities ensuring optimal performance and reliability. The technical scope includes comprehensive operation and maintenance activities for the hydropower plants, requiring expertise in mechanical and plant machinery works. Bidders must hold a valid Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) license in category O-1 or above for Malakand-III and O-2 or above for Pehur. Registration with Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA) and Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) is mandatory. The tender follows a Single Stage Two Envelope procedure focusing on quality and cost-based selection. Key dates include bid submission on June 9, 2026, at 1100 hours for Malakand-III and 1200 hours for Pehur, with bid opening shortly after. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for May 18, 2026, at 1100 hours at PEDO House, Peshawar. Bidders must submit bids through the E-PAK Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) and also provide sealed hard copies. Earnest Money in the form of a Bid Security amounting to 2% of the bid cost is required. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure separate bid securities and submissions for each package if participating in both, as combined bids will be rejected. Also, carefully follow the submission instructions to avoid disqualification due to discrepancies between electronic and hard copy bids.