Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) is inviting bids for the extension of the 11 kV Control Room at the 132 kV Grid Station located in Rawalakot under a cost deposit head arrangement. The project scope involves civil, mechanical and electrical works with an estimated contract value of Rs. 6,485,115 including Federal Sales Tax. This is a national-level procurement through a single-stage, one-envelope competitive bidding process. The works are positioned in Rawalakot, a key operational site for IESCO's power distribution infrastructure in the region.
Bidders must meet standard eligibility criteria including valid PEC registration, proof of financial capacity, evidence of past similar construction experience, and submission of all required documents. A bid securing declaration is mandatory. Contractors must demonstrate technical and financial resources commensurate with the project scale and provide performance guarantees upon award. The tender follows IESCO's published procurement policies including defect liability and blacklisting provisions detailed in the contract conditions.
Bid documents are available from IESCO-PMU at the Head Office, Street # 40, Sector G-7/4, Islamabad, or electronically via the provided contact details. Sealed bids must be submitted by 28 September 2026. The bid opening will occur on the same date. Prospective bidders should contact IESCO-PMU at phone +92-319-599-2205 or email iescopmu@iesco.com.pk for clarifications, document procurement, and submission instructions.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
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IESCO is extending the 11 kV control room at Rawalakot 132 kV grid station—a moderate-scale mixed civil/mechanical/electrical upgrade worth Rs 6.49 million.
This is a single-stage competitive tender with a long lead time (closure Sept 2026), suggesting planning flexibility. The project is operationally critical infrastructure rather than greenfield work, implying site constraints and coordination with live grid operations. Scale and scope indicate demand for contractors with proven grid/substation experience and capacity to manage utility-imposed operational restrictions.
Who can bid: Valid PEC registration required. Bidders must demonstrate financial capacity, past similar construction experience, and technical resources matching project scale. Bid securing declaration (amount not specified in notice) is mandatory. Typically, NTN and SECP registration also required for financial credibility. Blacklisting and defect liability provisions apply per IESCO contract conditions.