11-KV Steel Cross Arms with Braces

The Lahore Electric Supply Company (Material Management) in Lahore is procuring 11-KV Steel Cross Arms with Braces under Tender No 4371 for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement involves supply of square type steel crossarms strictly conforming to DDS-13:2009 specifications amended to date by NTDC/PPMC. The total quantity required is 20,000 units to be delivered in phases to regional stores including Shalamar, Walgon Sohail, and Pattoki. The delivery schedule mandates 100% supply within 90 days from the issuance of the purchase order, with early supply acceptable. Prototype approval from the Stands & Specifications Department of PPMC Lahore is mandatory before mass production. Bidders must submit prototype samples within 30 days of contract signing and comply with all testing and inspection requirements at manufacturer premises. Failure to obtain prototype approval or delays will result in penalties or contract cancellation. Eligibility requires registration with FBR, active taxpayer status, and prequalification with LESCO or WAPDA formations under the relevant material category. Bid security in the form of Pay Order, Bank Guarantee, or Call Deposit is required. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 by June 25, 2026, 10:30 AM, with bid opening at 11:00 AM the same day. Manual submissions are not accepted. The procurement follows Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) criteria. The procuring agency advises bidders to ensure timely registration on EPADS and to strictly comply with all bid submission requirements including technical and financial documentation. A practical tip for bidders is to prepare all mandatory compliance documents and prototype samples well in advance to avoid disqualification due to incomplete submissions or delays in prototype approval. The contact for queries is the Chief Engineer at Lahore Electric Supply Company, reachable at +92-370-499-0342 or ammm5@lesco.gov.pk. The submission deadline and bid security submission address are strictly enforced to maintain fairness and transparency in the procurement process.