Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP) – Core Office Gilgit
Project: Rehabilitation of Micro Hydropower Plants (MHPs) – Energy Plus Project (EU-Funded)
Bid Reference No.: Gilgit EU 17-09-26
Date of Issue: 17-09-2026
Supply, Transportation, and Installation of Transmission and Distribution (T&D) Lines for Chowar and Hangu MHPs in Gilgit-Baltistan
The Aga Khan Rural Support Programme (AKRSP), implementing the EU-funded Energy Plus Project, invites sealed bids from eligible, licensed firms and contractors for the above-mentioned works.
Scope of Work
Bidders must quote for the complete scope of work covering both lots. Partial bids will be rejected.
Lot 1: Hangu (150 kW)
- Supply and installation of ACSR Gopher Conductor (5,000 m)
- Supply and installation of 11KV Pin Insulators, Iron Poles (HT), and Wooden Cross Arms
- Supply and installation of AAC Ant Rabbit Conductor (1,200 m)
- Supply and installation of Dead-End Clamps, Guy Insulators, and 50 kVA Step-Down Transformers (2 Nos.)
- Transportation of all T&D equipment to site
Lot 2: Chowar (200 kW)
- Supply and installation of 100 kVA Step-Down Transformer (1 No.) including copper cable
- Transportation of all T&D equipment to site
Note: All materials must conform to WAPDA standards. Data sheets and authorization letters for all materials must be provided.
Eligibility & Mandatory Requirements
- PEC License: Valid Pakistan Engineering Council license in Category C-05 (Codes: CE09, ME07, ME05, EE04, EE05)
- ISO Certification: ISO 9001-2008 (Quality Management System)
- Financial: Minimum average annual turnover of PKR 100 Million over the last 3 years (Audited)
- Experience: Successfully completed at least 4 T&D line projects with a total value of PKR 5 Million
- Dealership/Authority Letter: Required for Transformers and Poles
- Blacklisting: Must not be blacklisted by any Government/Semi-Government agency (Affidavit required)
- Warranty: 1 year Defect Liability Period for electrical/mechanical works
Bid Submission Details
| Item | Details |
| Bid Security | Minimum 2.5% of quoted amount (Call Deposit from a scheduled bank in Pakistan) |
| Bid Validity | 90 days from bid opening date |
| Document Fee | PKR 3,000/- (Non-refundable Bank Draft in favor of AKRSP) |
| Submission Deadline | 1600 hours on 05-Oct-2026 |
| Bid Opening | 1600 hours on 06-10-2026 |
| Submission Address | Procurement Manager, AKRSP Core Office, Babar Road, Kashrote, Gilgit |
Evaluation Criteria
Bids will be evaluated on a 70% Technical / 30% Financial weightage basis.
Mandatory Criteria: PEC C-5, ISO 9001-2008, no blacklisting, 3-year audited financials, dealership letters for transformers/poles.
General Evaluation (Technical):
- Experience & Value Delivery: 35 marks
- Personnel Capabilities: 15 marks
- Equipment Capabilities: 20 marks
- Financial Capabilities: 30 marks
The qualifying mark is 70%, with a minimum of 50% required in each category.
Download & Inquiries
A complete set of Bidding Documents may be downloaded from the AKRSP website. For clarifications, please contact the Employer’s office at:
Manager Procurement
AKRSP Core Office, Babar Road Kashroot, Gilgit
AKRSP reserves the right to accept or reject any bid and to annul the bidding process at any time prior to award of contract, without incurring any liability to bidders.