Construction of Tower Pile Foundation in Ravi River for 11KV Qatal Pur Feeder at 132KV Grid Station Batti Bunglow

This tender invites qualified contractors in Multan for the construction of a tower pile foundation in the Ravi River for the new 11KV Qatal Pur Feeder at the 132KV Grid Station Batti Bunglow. Issued by the Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO), this project falls under the Construction & Civil Works Materials category and demands specialized civil engineering expertise. The scope involves complex foundation work in a riverine environment, requiring robust engineering solutions to address hydrological challenges and ensure structural stability. Contractors must be prepared to mobilize equipment and materials efficiently to the site on Khanewal Road, Multan, and execute the work within a 45-day completion period. The project demands adherence to PEC Category C-5 with specialization codes CE-10 and CE-02, reflecting the technical depth and quality standards expected. Bidders must be active taxpayers on the ATL and provide income returns for the last three years. They should have successfully completed at least two similar contracts awarded by WAPDA, NTDC, or DISCOs within the last decade, with a consolidated value exceeding 60% of the estimated cost. Registration with Punjab Revenue Authority for sales tax and a minimum average annual turnover of 1.5 times the BOQ amount verified by a certified auditor is mandatory. Joint ventures are permitted but must be registered with a joint bank account and NTN. Submission deadline is **07 April 2026 at 11:00 AM**, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day via the EPADS online portal. Bidders must submit electronic bids only; manual submissions will not be accepted. The physical address for bid security submission is the office of the Chief Engineer (Development) PMU MEPCO, Khanewal Road, Multan. The bid security amount is PKR 900,000, valid for 180 days post bid opening. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid includes the required Bid Security in the prescribed form and that your PEC certification and ATL status are current and verifiable. Missing or incomplete documentation is a common cause for disqualification. Also, carefully review the MEPCO blacklisting mechanism on their website to avoid inadvertent rejection.