Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
The National Grid Company of Pakistan (NGC), operating under the Director of Field Operations Lahore-I, invites bids for the replacement of OPGW (Optical Ground Wire) span on the 220kV Sheikhupura-Ravi transmission line. This is a works contract for specialised transmission line infrastructure maintenance on a high-voltage electrical transmission corridor in Punjab province. The project involves the removal and replacement of optical ground wire components on a critical transmission line connecting Sheikhupura and Ravi grid stations. The scope encompasses all materials, labour, equipment, and supervision necessary to complete the OPGW span replacement to NGC specifications and safety standards.
Bidders must be registered with the relevant Professional Engineering Council (PEC) category for electrical or transmission line works, hold valid National Tax Number (NTN) registration, and possess documented experience in high-voltage transmission line work. A bid security in the form of a bid securing declaration or performance guarantee will be required from successful bidders. Bidders should demonstrate financial capacity, past experience with similar transmission infrastructure projects, and current technical capability to mobilise equipment and qualified personnel for work on an operational 220kV transmission line.
Bid documents are available from NGC's Field Operations office at New Kot Lakhpat, Lahore City. Bidders must submit their proposals in a single-stage, one-envelope format on or before the closing date. Bid opening will occur after the closing deadline at the office location. Inquiries and document requests should be directed to the Director, NGC-North, at telephone +92-335-740-1612 or email salman.saeed@ntdc.com.pk. All submissions must comply with the Standard Bidding Document requirements and the Integrity Pact provisions.
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NGC is procuring replacement of optical ground wire infrastructure on a critical 220kV transmission line.
This is a specialist high-voltage works contract requiring PEC registration and prior transmission line experience. The scope appears focused and defined but involves live-line work on an operational grid asset, implying safety protocols and coordination requirements. Bidders must confirm current capacity to mobilise skilled crews and equipment for a single-span replacement project; the notice does not disclose contract value or detailed technical schedule, suggesting bidders will need to request full tender documents to assess feasibility and pricing.
Who can bid: Bidders must typically hold PEC registration (electrical/transmission line category), possess valid NTN, and demonstrate past experience on high-voltage transmission projects. The notice mentions financial capacity and current contract performance evaluation but does not explicitly state minimum turnover or contract history thresholds; these are typically required for transmission works of this class.