Repair of Power Transformer 132/11.5KV 31.5/40MVA at 132kV Grid Station Old Kot Lakhpat

The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) through its Project Management Unit (PMU) in Lahore is procuring the repair services for a Power Transformer rated 132/11.5KV 31.5/40MVA located at the 132kV Grid Station Old Kot Lakhpat. This procurement is specifically for the repair of this critical transformer to ensure reliable power supply and grid stability in Lahore. The scope of work includes comprehensive repair and overhaul of the transformer at the contractor's premises, including de-tanking, dehydration, and re-energization at the original site. The bidder must have at least five years of experience in design, manufacturing, and repairing of similar or higher capacity power transformers. They must provide satisfactory operational certificates proving at least three years of continuous satisfactory operation of repaired transformers of similar nature. The bidder must be registered with FBR and on the Active Taxpayer List, and must submit a valid manufacturer's authorization if not a manufacturer themselves. The procurement follows a National Single Stage-One Envelope procedure with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS). The estimated cost of the contract is **PKR 26,500,000**. The bid submission deadline is **July 2, 2026, 10:00 AM** through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 portal. Manual bids will not be accepted. The technical bid must be accompanied by a bid security or bid securing declaration as per the bidding documents. The contract duration for repair is 120 days. The submission address for original bid security and correspondence is the Office of Chief Engineer (Development) PMU LESCO near 132kv Qartaba Grid Station, Bahawalpur Road, Lahore. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration and submission on EPADS v2.0 and to carefully prepare all required documents including technical data, manufacturer authorization, and operational certificates to avoid disqualification. Early site visits and thorough understanding of the transformer's fault reports are recommended to prepare a responsive bid.