Procurement of supply, Installation, testing and commissioning of equipment for the upgradation of 16 existing AWS of GMRC in UIB.
About This Opportunity
Invitation for Bids | Project: Tarbela Fourth Extension Hydropower Project | Method: Request for Bids | Ref: PK-AF TARBELA 4TH-571307-GO-RFB
This is a supplies contract in the education and training, energy and power and water and sanitation sectors, with a focus on Renewable Energy. Located in Pakistan, Asia, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
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 the supply of goods in the education and training sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. Interested parties should review the full documentation on the original source before submitting their proposal.
Description
Invitation for Bids
(Single Stage – One Envelope)
Country: PAKISTAN
Name of Project: Glacier Monitoring Research Centre, 197-WAPDA House, Lahore
Loan No.: IBRD-86460
Contract Title: Procurement of Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Equipment for Up-gradation of 16 Existing Weather Stations of GMRC in Upper Indus Basin under Dam Safety Component of Approved PC-I of T-5 HPP
Reference No. PK-AF-TARBELA 4TH-571307-GO-RFB
- The Water and Power Development Authority through Islamic Republic of Pakistan has received financing from the World Bank jointly with Wapda towards the cost of the T5 Hydropower Project and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the contract for “Procurement of Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Equipment for Up-gradation of 16 Existing Weather Stations of GMRC in Upper Indus Basin’’ under Dam Safety Component of Approved PC-I of T5 HPP.
- The General Manager (HRM), WAPDA now invites sealed bids from eligible bidders having valid registration with Pakistan Engineering Council in C6 Category or above with specialization field of EE-04 (Telecommunication)/EE-06 (Instrumentation & Control/Electronics, registered with Income Tax and Sales Tax Departments and who are on Active Taxpayers List (ATL) of the Federal Board of Revenue, for the NCB NO. PK-AF-TARBELA 4TH-571307-GO-RFB, for procurement of “Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of Equipment for Up-Gradation of 16 Existing Weather Stations of GMRC in Upper Indus Basin” The contract shall be completed in 365 days.
- Bidding will be conducted through National Competitive Bidding (NCB) procedures as specified in the World Bank’s Guidelines: Procurement of Goods, Works and Non-Consulting Services under IBRD Loans and IDA Credits & Grants by World Bank Borrowers (January 2011, Revised July 2014) and is open to all eligible bidders/vendors/manufacturers etc as defined in the Procurement Guidelines. In addition, please refer to paragraphs 1.6 and 1.7 setting forth the World Bank’s policy on conflict of interest.
- Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from the O/o GM (HRM), WAPDA House, Lahore and inspect the bidding documents during office hours (0900 to 1600 hours) at the address given below (Serial-8)
- A complete set of bidding documents in English may be obtained/collected by interested eligible Bidders upon the submission of a written application to the address below and upon payment of a non-refundable fee of Rs. 2500/-. The method of payment will be Cash Deposit/Pay Order/Demand Draft in favor of General Manager (HRM), WAPDA House, Lahore. Bidding documents can also be downloaded from (www.wapda.gov.pk.com) free of cost.
- Sealed Bids must be delivered to the address below (Serial-8) on or before 21st October 2026 up to 1100 hours. Electronic Bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. Bids will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidder’s designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend at the address below (Serial- 8) on 21st October, 2026 at 1130 hours.
- All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security of Rs 8,000,000/- in the form of Unconditional Bank Guarantee issued by a scheduled Bank in Pakistan or in the form of Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) in favor of General Manager HRM WAPDA House Lahore.
- The address referred to above is:
Attn: Mr. Gohar Zaman Bhabha
General Manager (HRM) WAPDA
O/O General Manager (Hydro Resources Management) WAPDA, Room # 241WAPDA House, Sharah-e-Quaid-e-Azam, Lahore, Pakistan. Postal Code: Lahore (54000), Pakistan.
Tel:+92-42-99202631, 99202211/2291
Fax: +92-42-99202795
Electronic mail address: gmpndwater@gmail.com or, pdgmrcwapda@gmail.com
General Manager (HRM)
228- WAPDA HOUSE LAHORE
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on September 21, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: OP00469898. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Tarbela Fourth Extension Hydropower Project
Tarbela Fourth Extension Hydropower Project has issued 19 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 13 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Energy & Power, Finance & Banking, and Infrastructure. All notices are published for Pakistan. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: September 21, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in Pakistan. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
How can I submit a bid?
Visit WB - World Bank to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference OP00469898 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Tarbela Fourth Extension Hydropower Project in Pakistan. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Supplies contract in the Education & Training sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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