Construction of RCC Pile Foundation and Erection of 132 KV Steel Tubular Poles at Sheranwala Gate Grid Station Lahore

This tender invites qualified contractors in Lahore to undertake the construction of RCC pile foundations for steel tubular poles (types SPD and SPG) for a 132 KV double circuit transmission line at Sheranwala Gate Grid Station locations 03 and 04. The scope includes excavation, reinforcement fabrication, concreting, erection, stringing of poles, dismantling, and welding of nuts and bolts. The work is critical due to its location near underground parking facilities at Taxali Gate, Mochi Gate, and Sheranwala Gate sites, requiring careful site management and engineering precision to ensure structural integrity and safety. Contractors must be licensed by the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) in category C-6 or above for the 2025-26 financial year and registered with FBR and PRA. The tender demands compliance with PEC technical categories CE-02 and EE-05, and contractors must submit original bid security of Rs. 250,000 and tender fees of Rs. 4,000. The project duration is 90 days from the notice to commence, with a 365-day defect liability period. The contractor must ensure all materials meet WAPDA Composite Schedule of Rates 2022 and follow strict quality control including cylinder testing for RCC works. PEC registration, FBR active taxpayer status, and adherence to FBR/ATL requirements for 2025-26 are mandatory. Contractors should prepare for a single stage one envelope electronic bid submission via PPRA EPADS portal by 11:00 AM on 5th March 2026. Bid opening will be at 11:30 AM the same day at the Project Director GSC LESCO office in Gulberg-III, Lahore. The submission address is Project Director GSC LESCO, 34-Industrial Area Gulberg-III, Lahore. Bidders should ensure all documents including PEC license, NTN, PRA registration, bid security, and tender fees are submitted timely. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the newspaper advertisement and tender documents for specific stamp duty and bid security validity requirements, which are often overlooked and can lead to disqualification. Also, ensure all technical and financial documents are properly attested and uploaded on EPADS to avoid rejection.