Revamping of IESCO Circle Training Center at Chakwal

This tender invites bids for the revamping of the IESCO Circle Training Center located at the IESCO Complex in Chakwal, Punjab. Issued by the Islamabad Electric Supply Company Limited (IESCO), this project falls under construction and civil works, electrical installations, and plumbing and sanitary items. The scope includes dismantling, concrete works, brickwork, plastering, flooring with granite and mosaic tiles, aluminum and steel works, electrical wiring, lighting fixtures, ceiling fans, and plumbing fittings. The site is situated in Chakwal, requiring careful coordination of civil and electrical engineering tasks to ensure timely and quality completion within 80 days. The project demands compliance with Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) registration, specifically Category C-6 with specialization code CE-10, and requires bidders to be active taxpayers with valid FBR and PRA registrations. Bidders must provide a fresh bank balance certificate up to 50% of the estimated cost and submit performance certificates for similar works. The tender follows a single-stage, single-envelope bidding procedure under National Competitive Bidding rules, with bid security and performance security requirements clearly outlined. Bidders should ensure their PEC registration is renewed for the 2025-26 fiscal year and maintain active FBR ATL status. The tender mandates a 4% earnest money deposit and a 10% performance security upon award. Compliance with PPRA rules and submission of all mandatory documents is essential to avoid disqualification. The bid validity period is 120 days, and all bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes. The submission deadline is set for 11:00 AM on 15th April 2026, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day at IESCO's office in Sector G/7-4, Islamabad. Bidders must submit their bids in person or via registered mail to the Executive Engineer Civil Division, IESCO, Street No.63, Sector G-8/1, Islamabad. The bid security must be submitted in original before the closing time, and a non-refundable printing charge of Rs. 2000 applies. Pro-Tip: Ensure all bid documents are complete and signed, and double-check the additional call deposit requirements if bidding below 10% of the NIT amount to avoid rejection. Also, verify the latest PEC and FBR certificates to meet eligibility criteria and prevent disqualification.