POONCH, AZAD KASHMIR: The Azad Jammu & Kashmir Electricity Department (AJKED) has invited applications for the pre-qualification of contractors for a series of electricity infrastructure projects involving 132kV and 33kV grid stations in different parts of Azad Jammu & Kashmir.
According to a notice issued by the Chief Engineer (Electricity), Poonch, AJK Electricity Department, the proposed works include construction, erection, installation, stringing, testing and commissioning of transmission infrastructure and grid stations.
Among the projects listed in the notice are works connected with the 132kV Feed Line for 132/11kV Grid Station Sehnsa, District Kotli, as well as projects at Charhoi, Kotli, Pallandri and Kahuta.
The department has divided the proposed work into several lots, including:
- Lot-A: 132kV transmission feed line for the 132/11kV Grid Station Sehnsa, District Kotli.
- Lot-B: 132kV transmission feed line for the 132/11kV Grid Station Charhoi, District Bhimber.
- Lot-C: Geotechnical investigation, design, construction, erection, testing and commissioning of the 132kV Grid Station Kahuta, District Haveli.
- Lot-D: Similar works for the 132kV Grid Station Pallandri, District Poonch.
- Lot-E: Construction, erection, installation, stringing, testing and commissioning of the 132kV transmission line at District Bhimber.
- Lot-F: Design and construction of remaining works at the 33kV Grid Station Sahar, District Mirpur.
Interested eligible contractors are required to obtain pre-qualification documents from the office of the Chief Engineer (Electricity), Poonch. The notice states that applications must reach the department on or before 11:00am on 19 October 2026, with the pre-qualification applications scheduled to be opened the same day at 11:30am in the presence of participating firms or their representatives.
The notice also states that the department reserves the right to accept or reject bids in accordance with applicable AJK Public Procurement Rules.
Significance for the Kotli–Charhoi area
For residents of the wider Kotli and Charhoi region, the inclusion of the Sehnsa and Charhoi 132kV grid station transmission projects is particularly noteworthy. These projects form part of planned electricity infrastructure works in an area that includes communities surrounding Kaladab.
Source: Notice for Pre-Qualification of Contractors, Azad Jammu & Kashmir Electricity Department (AJKED).