Supply, Installation, Testing and Commissioning of ABC (Aerial Bundle Cable) in PESCO Khyber and Peshawar Operation Circles in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Province
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Invitation for Bids | Project: Electricity Distribution Efficiency Improvement Project | Method: Request for Bids | Ref: PK-PESCO-566514-CW-RFB
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.
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
Request for Bids
Plant
Design, Supply and Installation
(Two-envelope Bidding Process, Without Prequalification)
Employer : Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO)
Project : Electricity Distribution Efficiency Improvement Project (EDEIP)
Contract title: Dismantling of Existing LT Distribution line along with accessories and supply, installation, Testing & Commissioning of ABC Cables along with accessories in PESCO Khyber and Peshawar Operation Circles.
Country : Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Loan No. : IBRD -93180-PK
RFB No. : PK-PESCO-566514-CW-RFB-Plant-ICB- 14
Issued on : 13 -10-2026
- The Islamic Republic of Pakistan represented by CE (Dev.) PMU, PESCO has received financing from the World Bank toward the cost of the Electricity Distribution Efficiency Improvement Project (EDEIP) and intends to apply part of the proceeds toward payments under the Contract for Supply, Installation, Testing and commissioning of Aerial bundle cable (ABC) in PESCO Operation Circles Khyber and Peshawar, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. For this contract, the Borrower shall process the payments using Payment disbursement methods, as defined in the World Bank’s Disbursement Guidelines for Investment Project Financing.
- The Chief Engineer (Development), PMU PESCO now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for a single package of work consisting of:
a. Dismantling of existing Low-Tension distribution lines and deteriorated/obsolete HT/LT structures/poles.
b. Supply, installation, testing and commissioning of Aerial Bundled Cable (ABC) and associated accessories.
c. Installation of poles, HT/LT structures, foundations and earthing arrangements.
d. Shifting and re-installation of single-phase, three-phase and CT- operated energy meters and reconciliation and return of dismantled and surplus materials in Peshawar and Khyber Circles through designated PESCO officer/official.
e. Installation of meters of new connections and replacement of defective meters (as per input of Operation sub division) during execution of the sub project including restoration of supply of the consumers by connecting both incoming and outgoing service cables.
- The Works constitute a single lot which shall be completed within the period specified in the bidding document. Bidding will be conducted through International Competitive Procurement using a Request for Bids (RFB) Plant bidding document as specified in the World Bank’s “Procurement Regulations for IPF Borrowers” dated November 2020 “Procurement Regulations” and is open to all eligible Bidders as defined in the Procurement Regulations.
4. Bids will be evaluated in accordance with the evaluation process set out in the bidding documents. The following weightings shall apply for Rated Criteria (including technical and non-price factors): 30 % and for Bid cost: 70%.
5. Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from the office of Chief Engineer (Development) PMU PESCO, Peshawar through e-mail: ce.pmupesco@gmail.com or pmupesco@gmal.com and inspect the bidding document during office hours i.e., 0900 to 1600 hours at the address given below.
6. The bidding document in English may be downloaded free of cost from PESCO website at https://www.pesco.com.pk/world-bank/wb-reports , shall be considered valid for participation in the bidding process.
- A Pre-Bid meeting will be taken place in the office of the Purchaser at the address given below on 15-11-2026 at 11:00 A.M. (Local Time). The firm may participate online, for which request may be sent on the email provided or visit PESCO website for online participation details.
8. Bids must be delivered to the address below on or before 03-12-2026 at 1100 hours. Electronic bidding will not be permitted. Late Bids will be rejected. The outer Bid envelopes marked “ORIGINAL BID”, and the inner envelopes marked “TECHNICAL PART” will be publicly opened in the presence of the Bidders’ designated representatives and anyone who chooses to attend, at the address below on 03-12-2026 immediately after bid submission deadline. All envelopes marked “FINANCIAL PART” shall remain unopened and will be held in safe custody of the Employer until the second public Bid opening.
9. All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security of USD 100,000.00 or equivalent PKR at the State Bank of Pakistan exchange rate 28 days prior to bid submission date.
10. Attention is drawn to the Procurement Regulations requiring the Borrower to disclose information on the successful bidder’s beneficial ownership, as part of the Contract Award Notice, using the Beneficial Ownership Disclosure Form as included in the bidding document.
11. The address referred to above is:
Chief Engineer (Development) PMU PESCO,
Sakhi Cheshma Shami Road Peshawar, Postal Code: 25170
Khyber Pakhtunkhwa - Pakistan.
E Mail: ce.pmupesco@gmail.com or pmupesco@gmail.com
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from WB - World Bank and was originally published on October 11, 2026. Last refreshed 1 day ago. Reference: OP00474163. 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 43 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 4 currently open and 16 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Energy & Power, Infrastructure, and Education & Training. All notices are published for Pakistan. Notices are distributed via WB - World Bank. Most recent publication: October 21, 2026.
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This is a Works contract in the Infrastructure sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
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.
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