Pre-Qualification of Contractors for Construction and Design Works of 132kV Transmission Lines and Grid Stations in Azad Jammu & Kashmir

The Azad Jammu & Kashmir Electricity Department (AJKED) invites applications for pre-qualification of contractors for several major construction and design projects involving 132kV transmission lines and grid stations across Azad Jammu & Kashmir. These works include construction, erection, installation, stringing, testing, and commissioning of transmission feed lines and grid stations in various districts such as Kotli, Bhimber, Haveli, and Mirpur. Items being procured: - Lot-A: Construction, erection, installation, stringing, testing & commissioning of 132kV Transmission Feed Line for 132/11kV Grid Station Sehnsa, District Kotli - Lot-B: Construction, erection, installation, stringing, testing & commissioning of 132kV Transmission Feed Line for 132/11kV Grid Station Samahni, District Bhimber - Lot-C: Geotech investigation, design, construction, erection, testing & commissioning of 132kV Grid Station Kahutta, District Haveli - Lot-D: Geotech investigation, design, construction, erection, testing & commissioning of 132kV Grid Station Jabbi, District Bhimber - Lot-E: Geotech investigation, survey, design, construction, erection, installation, stringing, testing & commissioning of 132kV Transmission Line Jabbi, District Bhimber - Lot-F: Design & construction of remaining works at 33kV Grid Station Sahar, District Mirpur The technical scope covers comprehensive construction and design activities including geotechnical investigations, erection, stringing, and commissioning of high voltage transmission infrastructure. Contractors must be registered with WAPDA/NTDC/DISCO/AJKED and hold valid PEC registration in categories C3 or C4 with CE-10 and EE-05 specialization codes as applicable. Previous work experience requirements vary by lot, with some requiring completion of projects valued up to Rs. 150 million within the last 10 years. Applicants must submit pre-qualification documents including firm/company registration, PEC certificates, work orders, completion certificates, and a non-refundable fee of Rs. 5,000 per lot. Applications must be submitted in sealed envelopes by hand or post to the office of the Director Grids/Construction/Procurement AJKED Muzaffarabad by 11:00 AM on 19-October-2026. The pre-qualification applications will be opened the same day at 11:30 AM in the presence of firm representatives. Only pre-qualified contractors will be invited to participate in the financial bid stage. Firms blacklisted by any government or banned by AJK authorities are prohibited from participation. The evaluation report will be available on the AJK PPRA website. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your PEC registration and previous work documentation strictly match the required categories and project values to avoid disqualification during the technical evaluation phase.