Procurement of 11 KV Shunt Capacitor 450 KVAR (Un-Switched) for Islamabad Electric Supply Company

This tender invites bids for the procurement of 11 KV Shunt Capacitor 450 KVAR (Un-Switched) by the Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO), Material Management Directorate, located in Islamabad. The procurement falls under the Power, Electrical & Solar Equipment category and is planned for the financial year 2025-26. The capacitors are essential components for power factor correction and voltage regulation in electrical distribution systems, ensuring efficient energy use and system stability within Islamabad's power grid. The scope includes supply of 350 units of 11 KV Shunt Capacitors conforming to NTDC Specification DDS-21:85 (amended to date). The materials must be brand new, prime quality, and free from scrap or used components. The delivery location is IESCO Regional Store Rawalpindi with a delivery period of 60 days from the issuance of purchase order. The procurement process follows the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique under the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, with bids submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0. Bidders must comply with PEC licensing requirements and maintain valid FBR/ATL status for the fiscal year 2025-26. The bid validity period is 120 days, and a bid security in the form of Call Deposit Receipt or Bank Guarantee is mandatory. The performance guarantee is set at 10% of the contract price. Bidders should ensure all documentation including integrity pact, no litigation declaration, and manufacturer authorization are complete and submitted timely. The submission deadline is **March 30, 2026 at 10:30 AM**, with bid opening at 11:00 AM on the same day via EPADS v2.0. Physical submission of bids is not accepted. The office address for bid security submission and correspondence is IESCO Headquarters, Street # 40, Sector G-7/4, Islamabad Capital Territory. Pro-Tip: Make sure to register on EPADS v2.0 well before the deadline and upload all required documents correctly. Pay special attention to the bid security submission process, as failure to submit the original bid security physically before the deadline will lead to disqualification. Also, verify the NTDC specifications compliance and manufacturer certifications to avoid technical disqualification.