Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
IESCO invites sealed bids for the conversion of 33 KV into 132 KV electrical infrastructure at Fatehpur Grid Station in Islamabad, Federal Territory. The project is included in IESCO's multi-year tariff and has an estimated cost of Rs. 147,882,449 including PST. This works contract involves significant electrical engineering and construction activities to upgrade the grid station capacity and voltage transformation capabilities. The scope encompasses civil, structural, and electrical works required for complete conversion and commissioning of the facility. The project is being procured under a single stage, one envelope national competitive bidding process, indicating IESCO's commitment to transparent and competitive procurement practices.
Eligible bidders must be registered with the relevant professional regulatory body and possess demonstrated experience in similar electrical infrastructure projects. Contractors should hold valid licenses and registrations as required by Pakistani regulatory authorities for electrical and construction works. Bid security must be provided as per the bid data sheet specifications. Bidders are required to submit comprehensive technical and financial proposals, including evidence of past project experience, financial capacity, key personnel credentials, and equipment availability. The document references an IESCO blacklisting policy, meaning bidders with history of non-performance or contract violations may be ineligible.
Bid documents can be obtained from IESCO-PMU at the Head Office located at Street # 40, Sector G-7/4, Islamabad. Interested bidders should contact the office via telephone at +92-319-599-2205 or email iescopmu@iesco.com.pk for document distribution procedures and clarifications. All bids must be submitted in a single sealed envelope containing both technical and financial components. The bid opening will be conducted at IESCO-PMU in Islamabad on the date specified in the bid data sheet. Late submissions will not be accepted. Bidders are advised to review all sections of the standard bidding document including general conditions, special conditions, and technical specifications before submission.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
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IESCO seeks a contractor to upgrade Fatehpur Grid Station from 33 KV to 132 KV capacity—a substantial electrical infrastructure project valued at approximately Rs.
148 million. This is a single one-off works contract under national competitive bidding, not a framework or recurring arrangement. The project appears medium-to-large scale requiring significant technical capability and past experience in grid station conversion work. Bidders face a moderately tight submission schedule and must demonstrate relevant PEC registration and previous similar-scale electrical projects. The contract includes defect liability and performance guarantees, indicating strict quality and completion expectations.
Who can bid: Bidders typically require PEC (Pakistan Engineering Council) registration in electrical engineering for works of this category and value. Valid NTN and SECP registration are typically required. The notice references an IESCO blacklisting policy—firms with prior non-performance or contract violations are excluded. Bidders must demonstrate financial capacity, equipment resources, and completed contracts of similar scope. Formal bid securing declaration submission is mandatory.