Upgradation of 132 kV Transmission Line from Madyan to Khwazakhela for Power Evacuation from 84 MW Gorkin Matiltan Hydropower Project

Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) invites qualified contractors to participate in the upgradation work of the 132 kV Transmission Line from Madyan to Khwazakhela. This project is crucial for power evacuation from the 84 MW Gorkin Matiltan Hydropower Project under the Pakistan Energy Development Organization (PEDO) deposit work. Items being procured: - Upgradation of 132 kV Transmission Line from Madyan to Khwazakhela - Power evacuation infrastructure for 84 MW Gorkin Matiltan Hydropower Project The technical scope includes upgrading existing transmission line infrastructure to enhance capacity and reliability for power evacuation. The project site spans from Madyan to Khwazakhela in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa province. Contractors must ensure compliance with all technical specifications and safety standards. Eligibility criteria require contractors to have relevant PEC categories for electrical and power infrastructure works. Valid FBR registration and ATL status are mandatory. Bidders must submit earnest money in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) as bid security. Notably, bank guarantees as bid security mentioned in the original ITB and BDS clauses are not accepted. The corrigendum clarifies that the bid security shall only be accepted as CDR of the prescribed amount. This corrigendum forms an integral part of the bidding documents and must be acknowledged accordingly. Bids must be submitted electronically via the e-procurement system (EPADS) by the closing date of 7th October 2026. Interested bidders should visit the official websites www.ppra.org.pk and www.pesco.com.pk for detailed documents and updates. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your bid security is submitted strictly as a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) to avoid disqualification. Double-check all bid documents for compliance with this corrigendum before submission to enhance your chances of success.