Solarization of Government High/Higher Secondary Schools & GCEEs in Mekran, Kalat, Rakshan, and Naseerabad Divisions

This tender invites bids for the solarization of Government High and Higher Secondary Schools along with GCEEs across four divisions in Balochistan: Mekran, Kalat, Rakshan, and Naseerabad. The Energy Department, Balochistan, is spearheading this initiative to install solar hybrid systems in 08 districts per division, aiming to enhance sustainable energy use in educational institutions located in Quetta and surrounding areas. The project involves deploying solar panels, inverters, batteries, and related electrical infrastructure, ensuring reliable power supply to schools that face frequent electricity shortages. The work requires bidders to have expertise in solar energy systems, with PEC registration in categories EE11(i), EE11(ii), and EE11(iii) for solar energy. The engineering challenges include adapting installations to local climatic conditions and ensuring system durability. The estimated costs range from PKR 99 million to PKR 326 million per division, reflecting the scale and complexity of the installations. Bidders must demonstrate financial capacity with turnover figures aligned to the project size and provide evidence of similar completed works. Compliance with Balochistan Public Procurement Rules 2014 is mandatory. Bidders must be on the Active Taxpayer List and not blacklisted by any Pakistani agency. PEC registration at C-3 or C-4 level with specialized solar codes is required, along with valid NTN, STRN, and BRA registrations. The tender demands a 2% bid security via bank guarantee or call deposit receipt. Tender documents are available electronically from the BPPRA website, and submissions must be made online through the supplier dashboard. The submission deadline is set for 05th or 06th March 2026, depending on the division, with bid opening scheduled shortly after on the EPPS system. The physical address for correspondence is C-30, Railway Housing Society, Joint Road, Quetta. Contact details include phone 081-2472046 and email hassanqta@gmail.com. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid includes a properly attested Joint Venture Agreement if applicable, and double-check the bid security format to avoid disqualification. Also, verify the exact bid submission time for your division to prevent last-minute issues.