Stringing and Erection of HT/LT Lines with PC Spun Hollow Poles

Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) invites bids for the stringing and erection of HT/LT lines including carriage and erection of PC spun hollow poles of 31, 36, and 45 feet under various districts including Jhang, T.T. Singh, Mianwali, and Sargodha. The procurement covers works such as assembling, excavation, complete earthing, making of concrete foundations, and backfilling for HT/LT steel structures. The scope involves installation of electrical infrastructure essential for distribution and village electrification projects under the jurisdiction of FESCO Faisalabad. Eligible bidders must be registered with Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) in category C-6 or above with specialization codes EE-04 and EE-05, valid for the financial year 2025-26. Firms must also be active taxpayers on the FBR Active Taxpayer List (ATL) and registered with Punjab Revenue Authority (PRA). Experience of similar contracts awarded by WAPDA, NTDC, or DISCOs within the last ten years is required. New entrants must provide 10% performance security, while experienced contractors provide 5%. Bidders should demonstrate cash or cash equivalents equal to 20% of the contract value supported by bank statements of the last three months. The tender follows a single stage-one envelope procedure through EPADS v2.0 with bids to be submitted electronically by 13th May 2026 at 12:15 PM. Technical and financial bids will be opened the same day at 12:45 PM. Manual submissions are not accepted. Bid security of 2% of the tender amount is mandatory and must be valid for 28 days beyond bid validity. The bid validity period is 120 days. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on the EPADS v2.0 platform and carefully follow the e-bidding instructions to avoid disqualification. Attention to detail in filling tender rates in figures and words and signing all pages is crucial. Strict adherence to NEPRA safety codes and PPRA rules is mandatory throughout the contract period.