Stringing and Erection of HT/LT Lines and Poles for Village Electrification in Faisalabad

Faisalabad Electric Supply Company (FESCO) is procuring services for stringing and erection of HT/LT lines and poles for village electrification under the jurisdiction of Construction Division FESCO Faisalabad. The scope includes carriage, assembling, excavation, erection, complete earthing, making of concrete foundations, and backfilling of HT steel structures and PC spun hollow poles of various sizes from designated and non-designated plants. This procurement is specifically for works related to DOP/ELR, SDGs/SAP, and deposit works in Faisalabad and surrounding areas. 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) for sales tax. 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. The tender follows a single stage, one envelope procedure through EPADS v2.0. Bids must be submitted electronically by 12:15 PM on Tuesday, June 23, 2026, with opening at 12:45 PM the same day. 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 EPADS v2.0 and carefully prepare the technical and financial bids as per the detailed instructions. Late or incomplete bids will be rejected. Familiarity with NEPRA safety codes and strict adherence to all tender conditions will improve chances of success.