Repair of Snowfall Damages on 11 KV Feeders in District Kurram

The Tribal Areas Electric Supply Company (TESCO) Construction Division in Peshawar is procuring works for the repair of snowfall damages on 11 KV feeders across different villages in District Kurram. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and involves comprehensive civil and electrical works to restore power infrastructure affected by severe weather conditions. The technical scope includes safe handling and transportation of HT/LT steel structures from TESCO stores to the site, loading and unloading, digging pole pits, erection of poles, foundation making, curing, and backfilling as per WAPDA/PPMC/TESCO standards. It also covers stringing and sagging of conductors, installation and commissioning of 11 KV outgoing panels, and provision of earthing and stays for HT/LT structures and transformers. Testing costs ordered by the Engineer-in-charge will be borne by the contractor. Eligible bidders must be registered with PEC for the relevant financial categories and codes, have at least two years of construction experience, and be active taxpayers with FBR and KPRA. They should have completed at least two similar contracts in the last five years with satisfactory performance certificates. The average annual turnover should be at least PKR 25 million with a current balance of PKR 3 million. The bid submission deadline is Monday, June 29, 2026, at 11:00 AM via the EPADS v2.0 system. Manual bids will not be accepted. The bid security must be submitted as a Call at Deposit to the XEN Tesco Construction Division office in Peshawar before the closing time. Bidders are advised to carefully prepare their technical and financial bids, ensuring compliance with all requirements and timely submission. A practical tip for bidders is to register early on EPADS v2.0 and thoroughly review the bidding documents and addenda to avoid last-minute issues. Ensuring the bid security is submitted in the correct form and on time is crucial to avoid disqualification. Maintaining clear communication with the Procuring Agency and visiting the site for better understanding of the scope can enhance bid quality and competitiveness.