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Description / Scope of Work
The Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) has issued a Specific Procurement Notice for the 'Electricity Distribution Efficiency Improvement Project (EDEIP)', funded by the World Bank. The contract involves the design, supply, and installation of reconductoring with High-Temperature Low-Sag (HTLS) conductors for the 132kV transmission lines between Jamshoro, Qasimabad, Hala Road, and Rajputana. This National Competitive Bidding process is open to all eligible bidders defined by World Bank procurement regulations. Bidding documents are available for download from the HESCO website or can be purchased via written application. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 21 May 2026 to address technical queries. Sealed bids, accompanied by a bid security of PKR 26,000,000, must be delivered to the Chief Engineer (Development) PMU in Hyderabad by 11:00 AM on 10 June 2026.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
Independent analysis by PakistanTender — not part of the official notice. Always confirm details against the original tender document.
HESCO is procuring design, supply, and installation of HTLS reconductoring across four 132kV transmission corridors—a specialized, capital-intensive infrastructure project likely spanning 50+ km.
World Bank funding signals strict compliance requirements and international-standard execution. This is a one-off major upgrade, not recurring maintenance. The 11-month timeline (May 2026 pre-bid to June closure) is moderate for this scope, but HTLS technology demands specialized engineering capacity and vendor relationships; competition will likely be intense among national and international firms.
Who can bid: World Bank National Competitive Bidding rules apply—typically requires bidders to be registered with SECP (if local firm), hold valid NTN, and possess relevant PEC category (likely C-1 or above for transmission work) or equivalent international credentials. No explicit restrictions stated; however, World Bank projects typically exclude firms with sanctions history or financial irregularities.