Special Repair and Maintenance of Grid Station Building at 132KV IESCO Grid Station Talagang

This tender invites contractors registered with Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) for the execution of special repair and maintenance works at the 132KV IESCO Grid Station in Talagang, Islamabad Capital Territory. The Islamabad Electric Supply Company Limited (IESCO) requires comprehensive civil works including dismantling, brickwork, concrete, plastering, flooring, steel fabrication, painting, electrical wiring, and plumbing to restore and maintain the grid station building. The scope covers a variety of construction activities such as removing old plaster, dismantling tile flooring, brickwork, RCC work, steel window installation, glazing, false ceiling, and electrical fittings including LED lights, fans, and distribution boards. The project demands adherence to PEC Category C-6 with specialization code CE-10 and requires contractors to have valid registration renewed for the 2025-26 financial year. Bidders must demonstrate financial capability with a fresh bank balance of up to 50% of the estimated cost and provide performance certificates from previous similar works. Compliance with FBR and PRA registration is mandatory. The tender follows a single stage, single envelope bidding procedure under PPRA rules with electronic bid submission via E-PADS portal. Earnest money of 4% of the estimated cost is required in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) payable to the Executive Engineer Civil Division IESCO. Bidders should ensure their bids remain valid for 120 days and submit all required documents including technical and financial bids, bid security, and integrity pact. The contract includes a one-year defect liability period and requires performance security of 10% of the contract value. Payment terms include 95% payment upon completion certificate issuance and 5% retention money. The contract will be governed by the Conditions of Contract as per WCSR-2022 and relevant laws of Pakistan. The submission deadline is set for 11:00 AM on 31st March 2026, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day at IESCO office, Street No. 40, Sector G/7-4, Islamabad. Bidders must submit sealed bids physically and upload scanned bid security on the E-PADS portal. The office address for submission and queries is Executive Engineer Civil Division IESCO, Street No. 63, Sector G-8/1, Islamabad. Pro-Tip: Ensure the bid security is properly generated from the firm's own account and the original CDR is submitted before the closing time to avoid rejection. Also, verify the PEC category and FBR registration validity to meet eligibility criteria and avoid disqualification.