Construction of ZM-Type Tower Foundations and Stringing at 132kV SDT Wadh-Ornach Transmission Line and Gwadar Grid Station

This tender from Quetta Electric Supply Company Limited in Quetta, Balochistan, invites bids for the construction of ZM-Type tower foundations, erection, and stringing at the 132kV SDT Wadh-Ornach Transmission Line and Gwadar grid station. The project involves significant civil and electrical engineering works, including foundation construction and transmission line stringing over distances of 30KM and 16KM respectively. The scope covers high-voltage transmission infrastructure requiring specialized materials and skilled labor to ensure structural integrity and electrical safety. The site locations in Quetta and Gwadar present logistical challenges due to terrain and weather, demanding careful planning and execution. The engineering tasks include foundation excavation, concrete works, tower erection, and precise conductor stringing to maintain grid stability. Bidders must hold a valid Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) license for 2025-26 in category C-4 with specializations CE-10 and EE-05. Compliance with Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Provincial Sales Tax (PST) regulations is mandatory. Firms should ensure their FBR Active Taxpayer List (ATL) status is current and prepare the required Earnest Money in the form of a Bank Guarantee or Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) valid for 150 days. The submission deadline is set for 26th January 2026 at 11:30 AM, with bid opening scheduled the same day at 12:00 PM in the office of the Project Director (GSC) QESCO, located at the 132kV Grid Station, Shiekhmanda, Airport Road, Quetta. Bids must be submitted electronically via the E-PADS system, accompanied by the required bid security and tender fee of PKR 5,000. Pro-Tip: Ensure all pages of the tender documents are signed and stamped by the bidder to avoid rejection. Also, verify the bid security format and validity period carefully, as non-compliance leads to disqualification.