Supply of 4,300 Nos. 11kV Steel Cross Arms with Braces for HESCO Hyderabad

This tender invites bids for the supply of 4,300 units of 11kV Steel Cross Arms with Braces to be delivered on a Free Consignee Stores (FCS) basis at Regional Store HESCO Hyderabad, MCPL Workshop Jamshoro, and Nawabshah. Issued by Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) in Sindh, this procurement falls under the Power, Electrical & Solar Equipment category and is scheduled to close on 10th February 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The scope includes manufacturing and delivery of steel cross arms conforming to NTDC Specification DDS-13:09 (amended to date). The supplier is responsible for loading and unloading at the consignee stores. The delivery period is strictly within 90 days from the purchase order date. Prototype approval from Chief Engineer (S&S) NTDC Lahore is mandatory before mass production if not already obtained. Inspection will be conducted jointly by Chief Engineer (MI) PPMC Lahore and HESCO representatives at the manufacturer's premises. The supplier must ensure compliance with all technical specifications and provide inspection certificates, warranty, and country of origin documentation. Bidders must be registered manufacturers or suppliers prequalified with HESCO/DISCOs/NTDC/PPMC/WAPDA, registered with FBR, and on the Active Taxpayers List. The bid security is PKR 800,000 and performance security is 5% of the contract price. The warranty period is 12 months from the date of supply completion. Liquidated damages of 2% per month up to 10% of the contract price apply for delayed delivery. Payment will be made within 30 days of invoice submission and acceptance, in PKR. Submission deadline is **10 February 2026 at 11:00 a.m.** with bid opening at 11:30 a.m. Bids must be submitted electronically on EPADS and a hard copy delivered to Manager Material Management, Room No. 237, 2nd Floor, Wapda Offices Complex, Hussainabad, Hyderabad. All correspondence and documents must be in English. Pro-Tip: Ensure your prototype approval and inspection documentation are complete and submitted timely to avoid disqualification. Also, carefully check the bid security format and validity to comply with HESCO's strict requirements, as non-compliance leads to rejection.