Procurement of 11 KV Pin Insulator for Islamabad Electric Supply Company

This procurement opportunity is for the supply of 11 KV Pin Insulators by Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) in Islamabad, focusing on power and electrical equipment. The tender invites eligible suppliers to provide high-quality insulators conforming to NTDC Specification P-6:76 (amended to date) for use across multiple IESCO regional stores including Rawalpindi, Jhelum, and Islamabad. The procurement is planned for the financial year 2025-26 and follows a National Single Stage-One Envelope procedure with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS). The scope involves delivering 11 KV Pin Insulators in specified quantities to various regional stores within stipulated delivery schedules ranging from 45 to 105 days from the issuance of purchase orders. The materials must meet stringent quality standards and will be inspected at the supplier's premises by authorized IESCO representatives. Suppliers must ensure proper packaging for safe transit and provide warranty coverage for 12 months post-delivery. Bidders must hold valid PEC registration, comply with FBR/ATL requirements, and submit all necessary documentation including Integrity Pact, Bid Security, and valid licenses. The tender emphasizes compliance with the Public Procurement Rules 2004 and requires bidders to be registered on the EPADS v2.0 portal. The financial year 2025-26 mandates a bid validity of 120 days and a performance guarantee of 5% of the contract price. The submission deadline is set for 10:30 AM on Monday, 30th March 2026, with bid opening at 11:00 AM the same day via the EPADS portal. Physical submission of bid security is mandatory at IESCO Headquarters, Sector G-7/4, Islamabad. All bids must be submitted electronically; manual submissions will be disqualified. Pro-Tip: Ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and carefully review the bid security submission process. Missing the physical submission of bid security before the deadline leads to automatic disqualification. Also, verify all technical and commercial documents meticulously to avoid rejection on grounds of non-compliance.