Request for Proposals for First Wheeling Auction (400 MW) by Independent System and Market Operator of Pakistan (ISMO)

The Independent System and Market Operator of Pakistan (Guarantee) Limited (ISMO) invites proposals for the First Wheeling Auction with a quantum of 400 MW. This auction is conducted under the Competitive Trading Bilateral Contract Market (CTBCM) framework. The RFP and all annexures can be downloaded from the ISMO website at www.ismo.gov.pk. Auction participants must register on ISMO's Electronic Auction Platform (EAP) at https://auctions.ismo.gov.pk to submit electronic copies of their proposals. Proposal submissions must be made both online and in hard copy before the deadline. Soft copies should be submitted on the EAP while hard copies must be delivered to the ISMO office at ISMO Building, Pitrus Bukhari Road, H-8/1, Islamabad. Clarifications on the RFP can be requested by email at auction@ismo.gov.pk up to twenty business days before the proposal submission deadline. Key dates include the publication of the RFP on Sunday, September 20, 2026, and the proposal submission deadline on Friday, November 20, 2026. Interested bidders should ensure compliance with all submission requirements and deadlines. This auction offers a significant opportunity for market participants to engage in wheeling transactions under the CTBCM. Items being procured: - First Wheeling Auction Quantum: 400 MW Bidders are advised to carefully review the RFP documents and register early on the EAP platform to avoid last-minute issues. Ensuring timely submission of both electronic and hard copies is critical for eligibility. Earnest Money or Bid Security requirements, if any, will be detailed in the RFP documents. This is a specialized auction service opportunity in the energy market sector.