Maintenance and Repair of Transformers at Tehsil Lachi

The **Tehsil Municipal Administration (TMA) Lachi** invites sealed tenders through EPADS for the District Development Plan 2022-23 work concerning maintenance and repair of transformers at Tehsil Lachi, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The procurement is intended for eligible government contractors registered with the Local Council Board, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, KPPRA, and Pakistan Engineering Council in the relevant categories, with valid registration or enlistment renewal for 2025-26. Mandatory item and work list: Sr. No. 1, Maintenance and Repair of Transformers at Tehsil Lachi; estimated cost **Rs. 5.0 million**; earnest money or bid security **2% of the estimated cost**, equivalent to approximately **Rs. 100,000**; submission deadline **08 September 2026 at 01:00 PM**; tender opening **08 September 2026 at 02:00 PM**. The notice does not provide a further breakdown of transformer quantities, capacities, brands, or individual repair activities, so bidders should obtain the complete tender documents and technical specifications before pricing. The scope is electrical and mechanical transformer maintenance and repair, including work covered by the mandatory specialization codes E003, E005, E007, E008, and E010. Work is required to be undertaken through a Local PESCO-approved workshop. Contractors must submit the prescribed bid security in the form of a call deposit receipt or other acceptable security, prepared for the stated amount and enclosed with the tender. The notice states that sealed bids are to be sent through registered mail or courier service. Bidders should also maintain valid tax registrations and active ATL status where applicable, although a separate ATL condition is not expressly detailed in the advertisement. Bids should be addressed to the **Tehsil Municipal Administration Lachi** at its office and submitted in accordance with the EPADS procedure and tender documents. The procuring entity may apply KPPRA rules, including scrutiny of abnormally low bids and additional security requirements where applicable. Practical tip: inspect the tender package for transformer schedules, testing requirements, warranty obligations, completion period, and the exact acceptable bid-security format before uploading and dispatching the bid.