Procurement and Installation of 16 Nos 11 KV 630 KVA Pad Mounted Transformers with Allied Works at Brands Road Multan

This tender invites bids for the procurement and turnkey installation of sixteen 11 KV, 630 KVA Pad Mounted Transformers (PMTs) along with allied electrical and civil works at Brands Road, Multan under the auspices of Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO). The project falls under the Power, Electrical & Solar Equipment and Construction & Civil Works Materials categories, reflecting the comprehensive scope covering supply, installation, and civil foundation works. The site is located in Multan, Punjab, and the contract is governed by PEC and PPRA rules with strict adherence to WAPDA/DISCO standards. The scope includes detailed route surveys, trench excavation in varied soil types, sand bedding, cable laying with proper spacing, cable jointing and termination using approved kits, RCC plinth construction, transformer installation with earthing, backfilling with compaction, debris removal, and road restoration as per authority standards. The contractor is responsible for procuring all materials, which must be inspected and approved by MEPCO nominated inspectors before installation. Testing and commissioning of the installed equipment are also under the contractor's purview. Safety measures including public and worker safety, barricading, warning signs, and night reflectors are mandatory throughout the project. Bidders must possess valid PEC registration in relevant categories (C-4, CE-10, EE-04, EE-05), be PST registered, have active FBR NTN and sales tax registration with income tax returns for the last three years, and demonstrate an average annual turnover twice the project cost. Two similar EPC turnkey works completed in the last five years are required. Bid security of PKR 3,500,000 in the form of Deposit-at-Call, Bank Draft, Pay Order, or Bid Guarantee from a scheduled bank is mandatory. The contract duration is 120 days from the work order issuance. Submission deadline is **21.04.2026** by **10:30 AM**, with bid opening at **11:00 AM** the same day. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS portal; manual bids will not be accepted. The physical address for bid security submission is the office of Director (Procurement), MEPCO, Khanewal Road, Multan. The contract requires compliance with PEC categories, FBR/ATL status, and 2025-26 fiscal year requirements. Bidders should ensure all documentation including technical and financial bids, bid security, power of attorney, and affidavits are complete and submitted timely. Pro-Tip: Make sure to carefully review the newspaper advertisement and tender documents for specific stamp duty and bid security requirements which are often overlooked. Also, ensure registration on EPADS portal well in advance to avoid last-minute submission issues. The contract is EPC/Turnkey basis, so partial bids will be rejected. Pay close attention to the detailed scope and PEC category requirements to avoid disqualification.