01 Conversion from 66kV to 132kV along with allied Transmission line Lot-I: Design, Supply & Installation of conv. 66kv to 132KV G/Station at Khipro Lot-II: Design, Supply & Installation 132kV T/Line Feed for Khipro G/Station (I/O Kandiari--Khipro) 34.5Km
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Invitation for Bids | Project: Electricity Distribution Efficiency Improvement Project | Method: Request for Bids | Ref: PK-HESCO-66KV TO 132KV-GS KHIPRO-NCB/07
This is a works contract in the infrastructure, education and training and energy and power sectors. Located in Pakistan, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums. Proposals must be submitted before July 16, 2026.
Published through WB - World Bank, a multilateral development bank that follows standardized international procurement guidelines. Projects funded by multilateral institutions are generally open to international bidders from eligible member countries for civil works in the infrastructure sector. Works contracts of this nature generally require demonstrated experience in similar infrastructure projects, adequate equipment and technical personnel, and financial capacity including bank guarantees. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
Specific Procurement Notice
Request for Bids
Plant
Design, Supply and Installation
(Without Prequalification)
Single - Stage One - Envelope
Employer: Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO)
Project: Electricity Distribution Efficiency Improvement Project (EDEIP)
Contract title: Design, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning for Conversion of existing 66 kV Grid Station Khipro into a 132 kV AIS (Air-Insulated Substation) Grid Station, including installation of one (01) 20/26 MVA Power Transformer, along with the associated 132 kV feeding transmission line from 132 KV Kandiari Grid Station.
Country : Pakistan
Loan No. : IBRD -93180-PK
RFB No : PK-HESCO-CON (AIS) KHIPRO GS & NEW T/LINE-NCB/07
1. The Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) has received financing from World Bank towards the cost of Electricity Distribution Efficiency Improvement Project (EDEIP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for Design, Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning for Conversion of existing 66 kV Grid Station Khipro into a 132 kV (AIS) Grid Station, including installation of one (01) 20/26 MVA Power Transformer, along with the associated 132 kV feeding transmission line from 132 KV Kandiari Grid Station.
2. The HESCO now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for following:
Lot-I: Conversion of existing 66 kV Grid Station Khipro into a 132 kV AIS (Air-Insulated Substation) Grid Station, including installation of one (01) 20/26 MVA Power Transformer & Two (02) line Bay At 132 KV Kandiari Grid Station.
Lot-II: Construction of 132 kV 35 Km feeding Double circuit transmission line from 132 KV Kandiari Grid Station to Khipro Grid Station.
3. Bidding will be conducted through National Competitive procurement using a Request for Bids (RFB) as specified in the World Bankâs âProcurement Regulations for IPF Borrowersâ dated November 2020 âProcurement Regulationsâ and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations.
4. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from the office of Chief Engineer (Development) PMU HESCO, Hyderabad at the address below during office hours i.e. 0900 Hours to 1600 Hours at âBungalow No. A1, HESCO Power Wing Colony Hussainabad Hyderabad.â
5. The bidding documents in English shall be available free of cost and may be downloaded from the Employerâs website https://www.hesco.gov.pk . The Bidders downloading bidding documents are required to inform the Purchaser in writing of their interest and contact details to receive any clarifications or addenda. Alternatively, the bidding document in English may also be purchased by interested Bidders upon the submission of a written application on companyâs letter head to the below address and through courier services pre-arranged by the bidder at its own cost. The documents may also be collected in person. No liability will be accepted for loss or late delivery of the documents. No bidding document will be issued on the opening date.
A pre-bid meeting shall be held on Dated 22-06-2026 in accordance with ITB 7.1.
6. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 16 July 2026 at 11:00 AM Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend at the address below on 16 July 2026 at 11:00AM
7. All Bids must be accompanied by a âBid Securityâ as detailed below;
Lot No. | Bid Security Amount |
Lot-I | PKR 13,000,000/- (Thirteen Million PAK Rupee only) |
Lot-II | PKR 20,000,000/- (Twenty Million PAK Rupee only) |
8. Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful bidderâs beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document.
9. The address referred to above is:
Chief Engineer (Development) PMU HESCO
Bungalow # A-1 HESCO Colony Hussainabad,
Hyderabad, Sindh Pakistan
Tel: 022-9260070, Fax: 022-9260525,
E-mail: cedevhesco@gmail.com,
cepmu@hesco.gov.pk
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on May 24, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00446896. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Electricity Distribution Efficiency Improvement Project
Electricity Distribution Efficiency Improvement Project has issued 16 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 5 currently open and 4 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Energy & Power, Education & Training, and Infrastructure. All notices are published for Pakistan. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: May 24, 2026.
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The contract is for delivery in Pakistan. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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