System Analysis Distribution Line Inspection and Testing
Interested vendors are invited to participate in the bidding for the System Analysis Distribution Line Inspection and Testing.
Scope of procurement
Crews required per area cluster (2027, 2028, 2029): • North Distribution Services: 4, 4, 4 • Central Distribution Services: 2, 2, 2 • South Distribution Services: 2, 2, 2 The Service Provider shall render the following services to MERALCO: • Conduct elevated and ground-level inspections of overhead distribution lines and facilities, and record deficiencies causing intermittent interruptions. • Perform load and voltage testing on primary, secondary, and customer-side facilities. • Conduct load testing of Elevated Metering Center (EMC) secondary lines. • Identify, verify, and map idle distribution transformers. • Identify, verify, and map SIN connections and configurations. • Conduct meter-to-distribution transformer (DT) connection testing. • Perform distribution line wire size surveys. • Install and remove load loggers. • Install and remove DT Monitoring Equipment (DTME). • Install and remove recording power analyzers. • Install, replace, and remove Fault Circuit Indicators (FCI). • Install phase markings without tagging. • Identify line phasing through visual inspection and pivot finder testing. • Conduct pole ground resistance testing. • Take and document site photographs. • Complete work orders and projects within MERALCO's prescribed schedule. • Secure required work permits. • Withdraw MERALCO materials from designated stores, as required. • Transport MERALCO materials from stores to work sites, as required. • Submit regular work accomplishments and program status reports. • Submit Certificates of Completion and other work order requirements. • Update work orders in the MERALCO system. • Perform other related works necessary to complete the required services.
Participation is no longer open
The participation deadline has passed. Requests to participate are no longer accepted for this procurement.
Procurement schedule
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Submission of Letter of Intent (LOI) and Eligibility Requirements
September 25 – October 1, 2026
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Issuance of Bid Documents
October 16, 2026
Until 11:59 PM of October 16, 2026
Eligibility requirements
- For MERALCO Accredited Vendors
- 1. Certificate of MERALCO vendor accreditation wherein the accreditation must be similar to the Product ID for System Analysis Distribution Line Inspection and Testing contract or related service. If the accreditation is for renewal, submit any documentation of ongoing renewal of vendor accreditation.
2. If not accredited under the similar Product ID for System Analysis Distribution Line Inspection and Testing or related service, submit list of Completed and Ongoing Projects for the past five (5) years that are similar to abovementioned requirement or related service. - For Non-Accredited Vendors
- 1. Company Profile
2. Latest Audited Financial Statement (AFS) for the last three (3) years, with the signed and notarized “Sworn Affidavit of Truth and Accuracy of Submitted Documents”
3. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Registration Certificate
4. List of Completed and Ongoing Projects for the past five (5) years that are similar to System Analysis Distribution Line Inspection and Testing
5. Duly updated Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) Department Order (DO) 174 Certificate of Registration - Accreditation before award
- Non-accredited vendors must undergo the MERALCO accreditation process and must already be accredited by the time of the award.
- Basis for bid evaluation
- The following shall also serve as basis during bid evaluation:
1. Has a track record of about five (5) years experience implementing the services for companies, preferably for companies related to utility, depth and breadth of operational knowledge and skills in services, and flexibility in handling the demands of works especially during exigencies
2. Capability to deploy personnel by January 1, 2027, with appropriate operational knowledge and skills in the execution of System Analysis Distribution Line Inspection and Testing
3. However, a Service Provider with pending commercial and/or technical issues with MERALCO may be disqualified from participating
Submission details
• Submit the LOI and eligibility documents as PDF email attachments using a business email address that includes the company's domain name.
• Keep each email submission within the 15MB size limit. Submissions may be divided into multiple emails.
• Send to Meralco_BAC_Secretariat@meralco.com.ph and group.third.party.services@meralco.com.ph.
• Subject: CE0926-0966-1 | SYSTEM ANALYSIS DISTRIBUTION LINE INSPECTION AND TESTING | VENDOR NAME
• Deadline: October 1, 2026, 11:59 PM; late submissions, whether complete or partially received in our servers, will be considered invalid.
As part of cybersecurity protection, email addresses created from non-secure, free, or open third-party domains or sources will not be accepted as a company’s email address. Eligibility documents submitted through external document links shall also not be accepted. Subsequent bid submission by eligible vendors must also be sent as file attachments using a business email address only.
Interested vendors may obtain further information through the MERALCO Bids and Awards Committee Secretariat and Category Management for Core via email to Meralco_BAC_Secretariat@meralco.com.ph and group.third.party.services@meralco.com.ph, respectively.
MERALCO employs strict cybersecurity controls. Kindly refer to the following link for the Vendor Cybersecurity Advisory: https://company.meralco.com.ph/news-and-advisories/supply-chain-management-invitations-bid
Bid documents
Bid documents shall only be issued to vendors who submit an LOI and meet the eligibility requirements.
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Invitation to Bid – System Analysis Distribution Line Inspection and Testing (BAC Control No. CE0926-0966-1)
Conditions of bidding
- MERALCO reserves the right to accept any bid and to reject any or all bids and/or to annul the bidding process in its entirety, at any time prior to award of contract, without thereby incurring any liability to the affected bidders or any obligation to inform the participating bidders of the ground for MERALCO’s action; and
- MERALCO reserves the right to issue an addendum to the Invitation to Bid at any time as a result of questions, changes in schedule, or other relevant matters.