MEPCO Shujabad Tender for Transportation and Erection of LT and HT Spun Poles

The Executive Engineer (OP), MEPCO Division Shujabad, invites sealed tenders from approved contractors registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council in Classes A, B, C and D, with registration renewed for 2025–26 and field specializations EE 04, EE 05 and CE 10.

Submission and opening: Tenders must reach the office of the Executive Engineer (OP), MEPCO Division Shujabad, by 3:00 PM on 17 November 2026. Each tender will be opened separately on the same date at 3:30 PM, in accordance with PPRA rules, in the presence of contractors or authorized representatives holding a registered power of attorney who wish to attend.

Tender documents: Tender documents may be obtained from the office of the Executive Engineer (OP), MEPCO Division Shujabad, after publication, between 9:00 AM and 1:00 PM, upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Rs. 2,000. The last purchasing date is 16 November 2026. Tender documents will not be sold on the opening date and will be issued work-wise.

Eligibility and supporting documents: Tender documents will be issued only to firms prequalified or enlisted with WAPDA, PEPCO, DISCOs, NTDC or MEPCO. Approved contractors from the office of the Chief Engineer (Distribution), Engineering WAPDA Lahore, or the office of the Chief Executive Officer MEPCO are invited to execute the work according to WAPDA/PEPCO guidelines, SDI, SOP, specifications and designs. Contractors must produce original documents and duly attested copies, including the CNIC of the contractor, managing partner or director of the firm.

Bidders must have successfully completed three contracts of a similar nature and provide end-user certificates from WAPDA, NTDC or DISCOs. The value of these contracts must be at least 80% of the value of the contract being bid for. Bidders must demonstrate cash or cash equivalents equal to a minimum of 40% of the contract value and current contract commitments, supported by bank statements for the last year. Income tax returns for the last two years, registration with PRA, and a performance certificate/no-objection certificate are required.

Earnest money: Before issuance of each tender book, the contractor must deposit 2% of the tender amount as earnest money through a call deposit issued by a scheduled bank in Pakistan. A call deposit from a foreign bank must be duly counter-guaranteed by a scheduled bank in Pakistan.

Low bids and performance security: For a bid more than 20% below the analyzed calculated rates or previous approved tender rates, the contractor must submit performance security equal to 5% of the total bid in the form of a CDR within 15 days, before approval of rates. Failure to submit this security within 15 days may result in cancellation of the tender and forfeiture of the 2% earnest money. The 5% security will be returned upon successful completion of the work; otherwise, it will be forfeited.

Contract terms: Rates will remain valid for one year from the date of agreement. This period may be curtailed or extended according to MEPCO requirements or completion of the bid amount, whichever is in MEPCO's interest. Conditional tenders will not be accepted, and electronic bidding is not permitted. All tender proceedings will follow PPRA rules. The competent authority reserves the right to cancel all bids or any part of a bid.