Supply of 400 Nos. 200 KVA Distribution Transformers for HESCO Hyderabad

This tender invites bids for the supply of 400 units of 200 KVA Distribution Transformers to be delivered on 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. The transformers must comply with NTDC Specification No. DDS-84:2020 (amended to date) and be delivered within 120 days from the purchase order date. The supplier is responsible for unloading at the consignee stores. The scope includes manufacturing transformers with prime materials only, subject to prototype approval from Chief Engineer (S&S) NTDC Lahore if applicable. Inspection will be conducted jointly by HESCO and PPMC representatives at the manufacturer's premises. The supplier must provide detailed technical documentation, including technical schedules and drawings, and comply with strict quality standards. The tender follows the Public Procurement Rule 36(a) Single Stage One Envelope procedure and requires a bid security of PKR 6,500,000. Bidders must be registered manufacturers prequalified with HESCO/DISCOs/NTDC/PPMC/WAPDA, registered with FBR, and on the Active Taxpayers List. Bidders should ensure compliance with PEC categories and maintain active FBR registration for the financial year 2025-26. The contract includes a 24-month warranty period starting from the date of supply completion. Performance security of 5% of the contract price is required within 15 days of Letter of Intent issuance. Liquidated damages of 2% per month up to 10% of the contract price apply for delivery delays. Payment will be made in PKR within 30 days of invoice submission, subject to verification of delivery and inspection certificates. The submission deadline is set for 19th February 2026 at 11:00 a.m., with bid opening at 11:30 a.m. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS and a hard copy delivered to Manager Material Management HESCO, Room No. 237, 2nd Floor, Wapda Offices Complex, Hussainabad Hyderabad. The tender documents emphasize strict adherence to specifications, timely delivery, and quality assurance. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the prototype approval requirements and ensure all technical documentation and inspection fees are submitted timely to avoid disqualification or delays in contract execution.