Rehabilitation work of Control House Building and Switch Yard at 132 kV Grid Station Murree Road Abbottabad

The Hazara Electric Supply Company (HAZECO) is procuring rehabilitation works for the Control House Building and Switch Yard at the 132 kV Grid Station on Murree Road, Abbottabad. This project is specific to Abbottabad city in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province and involves comprehensive civil works including excavation, concrete works, RCC, steel reinforcement, plastering, painting, electrical wiring, and installation of various fixtures and fittings as detailed in the Bill of Quantities. The scope covers site preparation, structural rehabilitation, and electrical installations to ensure operational efficiency and safety of the grid station. The technical scope includes excavation in gravel and rock formations, cement concrete works with specified ratios, RCC works with deformed bar reinforcement, plastering, painting, electrical wiring for lighting and fans, installation of rainwater downpipes, and other civil and electrical works as per WAPDA standards. The contractor must have PEC registration category C-6 or above with specialization codes CE-10, CE-09, EE-11, and demonstrate at least five years of relevant construction experience. The bidder must have completed at least two civil contracts of similar nature and scope within the last five years, each not less than 50% of the estimated cost. Key dates include the bid submission deadline on April 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM via EPADS v2.0, with bid opening at 10:30 AM the same day. Bidders must submit bids electronically and provide original bid security to the specified address. The contract duration is 90 days with a 365-day defect liability period. The contract will be awarded based on Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique. The Project Director GSC 66 KV Grid Station, Murree Road, Abbottabad is the contact person for clarifications. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and to carefully prepare the technical and financial bids in compliance with the detailed requirements, including submission of all required documents such as PEC registration, financial statements, and past experience certificates. Early submission of queries before the clarification deadline on April 23, 2026, is advised to avoid last-minute issues. Proper site visits and understanding of the technical specifications will enhance bid responsiveness and competitiveness.