Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) invites proposals from eligible consultants for a consultancy services engagement to conduct a comprehensive study on the technical and financial impact of distributed solar photovoltaic (PV) integration on distribution utility operations and infrastructures. This national-level consultancy (Reference 86/27) is located in Multan, Punjab, and addresses critical challenges faced by distribution utilities as renewable energy integration accelerates across Pakistan's power sector. The study will analyse grid stability, operational efficiency, infrastructure upgrades, financial implications, and provide policy recommendations for MEPCO's management decision-making. The procurement follows a Single Stage-Two Envelope procedure, evaluating both technical capabilities and financial proposals from qualified firms.
Eligible bidders must possess relevant experience in power sector consultancy, particularly in renewable energy integration, distribution networks, and utility operations analysis. Bidders are required to provide evidence of past similar projects, qualified professional team credentials, financial capacity verification, and formal registration with relevant authorities. A bid security declaration is mandatory; specific security amounts and financial guarantees will be detailed in the Proposal Data Sheet. Consultants must demonstrate technical expertise, institutional capacity, and financial stability to deliver comprehensive technical and financial analysis over the contract period.
Bid documents are available from MEPCO's Procurement Department at the MEPCO Complex, Wapda Colony, Khanewal Road, Multan City. Proposals must be submitted in two separate envelopes (technical and financial) by the closing deadline of 8 September 2026. Bid opening will occur on the same date. Interested parties should contact the Assistant Manager Procurement at phone +92-319-975-7793 or email amproc&dist@mepco.com.pk for further details, clarifications, or to arrange site visits. All submissions must comply with the detailed instructions, eligibility criteria, and evaluation procedures outlined in the complete Request for Proposal document.
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MEPCO seeks a specialized consultant to evaluate how rooftop and distributed solar installations affect its distribution network—a critical study as solar adoption grows.
This is a one-off technical consultancy requiring deep expertise in grid modelling, load forecasting, and utility infrastructure planning; not routine advisory work. The scope spans technical grid impact analysis and financial burden assessment, suggesting a mid-to-large engagement. Bidders should have demonstrated experience with distribution utilities in Pakistan or South Asia and familiarity with NEPRA regulations. The tight timeline (approximately six weeks to bid submission) and emphasis on both technical rigour and financial analysis indicate MEPCO's urgency in informing strategic decisions.
Who can bid: Typically, consultants bidding on utility sector studies must hold valid business registration (SECP), active NTN, and professional credentials relevant to power systems engineering or energy economics. Past project references in similar infrastructure or utility studies are essential. No explicit PEC grade is stated for this services contract, but bidders should demonstrate institutional capacity, qualified staff, and clean compliance record with previous government contracts.