132/11kV 31.5/40 MVA Power Transformer Supply

The Hazara Electric Supply Company (HAZECO) based in Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is procuring two 132/11kV 31.5/40 MVA power transformers for its regional store. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2025-26 and aims to enhance the power distribution infrastructure in the region. The transformers must comply with the latest WAPDA/NTDC/IEC standards and specifications, ensuring high quality and reliability. The technical scope includes supply of distribution power transformers as per NTDC specifications, with a delivery period of 120 days from the date of purchase order. Bidders must provide valid type test reports from accredited laboratories and demonstrate at least five years of manufacturing experience with similar or higher rating equipment. The offered material should have been in satisfactory operation for at least three years in DISCO/NTDC/WAPDA/GENCO environments, supported by operational certificates from end users. Eligibility requires registration with FBR/NTN, valid PEC category, and a minimum average annual turnover equal to or exceeding the bid price. Joint ventures are allowed with a maximum of two members, and at least one partner must fulfill the experience criteria. Bidders must submit a comprehensive technical bid including manufacturer authorization, quality certificates, audited financial statements for the last three years, and a bid security in the form of call deposit or bank guarantee. The bid submission deadline is Thursday, May 21, 2026, at 10:30 AM via the EPADS v2.0 online system. Manual submissions will not be accepted. The technical bids will be opened the same day at 11:00 AM. The submission address for the original bid security is HAZECO HQ, Gulistan Colony, College Road, Abbottabad. Bidders are advised to register on EPADS v2.0 well in advance and ensure compliance with all bidding document requirements. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully prepare the technical bid with all required documents and ensure timely submission on EPADS to avoid disqualification. Also, maintaining clear communication with the procuring agency and attending any pre-bid clarifications through EPADS can improve bid responsiveness and competitiveness.