11-KV XLPE 1000-MCM Single Core Cable (Unarmoured) Supply

The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) is inviting bids for the procurement of 11-KV XLPE 1000-MCM Single Core Cable (Unarmoured) under Tender No 4413 with reference P88765 for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement is planned to be executed through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 platform, ensuring transparency and ease of participation for all eligible bidders registered on the portal. The procurement follows the Single Stage One Envelope procedure with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Items being procured: - 11-KV XLPE 1000-MCM Single Core Cable (Unarmoured), Quantity: 10 Km The cables must conform strictly to Specification No. P-29:2010 (Amended to date) as per NGC/PPMC standards. Bidders must have valid prototype approval or undertake to obtain it before mass production. Prototype samples must be submitted within 30 days of contract signing for approval. Delays in prototype submission will incur liquidated damages. The manufacturer is responsible for all testing charges and must provide in-house testing facilities approved by PPMC. Inspection will be conducted at the manufacturer's premises by authorized representatives of LESCO and PPMC. Eligibility criteria include registration with FBR (Active Taxpayer List), valid prototype approval or undertaking, prequalification with LESCO/DISCO/WAPDA, and submission of bid security in acceptable forms. Bidders must comply with all terms and conditions, including submission of required documents such as Power of Attorney, Integrity Pact, and no blacklisting declaration. Key dates: The bid submission deadline is Friday, August 28, 2026 at 10:30 AM via EPADS v2.0. Bids will be opened the same day at 11:00 AM. Manual submissions are not accepted. Bid security must be submitted physically at 22 A Queens Road Lahore before the deadline. Technical and financial bids must be submitted online. The delivery schedule requires full supply within 60 days from the purchase order date. Delivery locations include LESCO Regional Stores at Shalamar Lahore, Walgon Sohail, and Pattoki. Payment will be made in Pakistani Rupees against actual invoices and delivery documents. Performance guarantee of 5% of contract price is required within 7 days of award. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration and familiarization with EPADS v2.0 to avoid disqualification due to procedural non-compliance. Early submission of prototype samples and all required documentation will enhance bid responsiveness and evaluation. This tender offers a significant opportunity for qualified manufacturers and suppliers to engage with LESCO for a critical power distribution component in Lahore, Punjab.