Reconductoring of 132 kV T/Line Choa Saiden Shah to Dandot under IESCO Multiyear Tariff

The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) invites bids for the procurement of civil works under the project titled 'NCB-254 Reconductoring of 132 kV T/Line Choa Saiden Shah to Dandot under IESCO Multiyear tariff' with a total estimated cost of Rs. 15,426,819/- including PST. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and aims to upgrade the transmission line infrastructure to ensure reliable power supply in the Rawalpindi region. Items being procured: - Reconductoring of 132 kV Transmission Line from Choa Saiden Shah to Dandot The scope includes all civil works necessary for the reconductoring project, ensuring compliance with technical specifications and safety standards. The project site is near Kashmir Chowk close to the 132 kV Rawal Grid Station in Rawalpindi. Eligible bidders must be registered with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and appear on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL). Bidders should also have relevant PEC categories for civil works and must provide a bid security in the form of Call Deposit, Bank Guarantee, or Demand Draft as specified in the bidding documents. Bidding will be conducted through the Single Stage One Envelope method using the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2004. All bids must be submitted electronically via the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 by the deadline. The deadline for bid submission is **Wednesday, September 23, 2026, 11:40 AM**. E-bids will be opened on the same day at 11:10 AM. Manual submissions will not be accepted. Vendors not registered on EPADS v2.0 can register at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. For assistance, a tutorial is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. The grievance redressal committee is notified as per Public Procurement Rules, 2004, and related documents are available on www.ppra.org.pk. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents and ensure timely registration on EPADS to avoid disqualification. Early preparation and submission of bids through the online portal is recommended to handle any technical issues that may arise during the process.