Government of Pakistan
Privatization Commission

PC EXTENDS EOI & SOQ DATE FOR NATIONAL POWER CONSTRUCTION CORPORATION (PVT) LIMITED (NPCC) TO MARCH 20

Islamabad, February 23, 2006

Due to the increasing interest of parties to participate in the National Power Construction Corporation (Pvt) Limited (NPCC) transaction the Privatisation Commission (PC) has extended the date for submission of EOI and SOQ up to 20 March 2006. PC had earlier invited Expressions of Interest (EOI) and Statement of Qualifications (SOQ) from qualified strategic investors with experience of handling similar large power projects being handled by NPCC on a turn key basis or consortia preferably in partnership with financially sound Pakistani companies interested in acquiring 51% interest in NPCC including the management control, through advertisement in the national press in mid October 2005 with last date for the submission of the EOI and SOQ respectively 25 October 2005 and 30 November 2005. Now the date has been extended to March 20, 2006. The Government may also offer a certain percentage of the ownership of NPCC to the employees of NPCC in case they are interested.

National Power Construction Corporation (Pvt) Limited (NPCC), currently rated amongst top contractors, is a specialist contracting outfit for turnkey management of Power Projects i.e. Extra High Voltage Transmission Lines, Distribution Networks, Substations, Power Generation Plants, Industrial Electrification, External Lighting of Housing Complexes etc. NPCC's major area of operation during the last three decades had been in the Middle East with concentration in Saudi Arabia. NPCC has successfully secured and completed projects valuing US$ 600 million.

Interested parties have been asked to furnish their EOI alongwith a brief company(s) profile and a non-refundable processing fee of Rs 50,000. Parties who have already submitted EOI need not apply afresh. Parties who have submitted EOI but not the SOQ can submit the SOQ now.

Parties with relevant credentials who submit an EOI will be dispatched a Request for Statement of Qualifications (SOQ). The early submission of EOIs will allow parties maximum time for completion of their SOQ requirements. SOQ must be submitted to the PC no later than Monday 20 March 2006. The PC reserves he right to reject or accept any EOI from any person.

An EOI shall not be construed as an offer. A preliminary information memorandum containing more detailed information on NPCC is available from the PC and will be provided upon request free of charge.

Source: http://www.privatisation.gov.pk/Handout/HO-AR-06/Feb-06/Handout%20Feburary%202006.htm