Supply of 6,250 Nos. 33kV Pins for Polluted Type Insulators in Hyderabad

This tender invites bids for the supply of 6,250 units of 33kV pins for polluted type insulators to be delivered at Regional Store HESCO Hyderabad, MCPL Workshop Jamshoro, and Nawabshah. Issued by Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO), this procurement falls under the Power, Electrical & Solar Equipment category and is based in Hyderabad, Sindh. The procurement is planned for the financial year 2025-26 with funds reserved from own resources and consumer finance. The scope includes supplying pins conforming to NTDC Specification No. DDS-42:88 (amended to date). Delivery is required within 90 days on a Free Consignee Stores (FCS) basis, with unloading responsibility on the supplier. The technical requirements include prototype approval from Chief Engineer (S&S) NTDC Lahore if applicable, and testing at approved labs. Bidders must be registered manufacturers or suppliers prequalified with HESCO or DISCOs, registered with FBR, and on the Active Taxpayers List. The tender follows the Public Procurement Rule 36(a) Single Stage One Envelope procedure with bid security of PKR 300,000 required. Bidders should ensure compliance with PEC categories and maintain active FBR registration for the 2025-26 fiscal year. The bid validity is 120 days, and performance security of 5% of the contract price is required upon award. The warranty period is 12 months from completion of supply, with the supplier responsible for replacement or repair of defective goods at their cost. Liquidated damages apply for delivery delays at 2% per month up to 10% of contract price. The submission deadline is on the 11th of February, 2026 at 11:00 a.m., with bid opening at 11:30 a.m. Bidders must submit e-bids on EPADS and also provide a hard copy to the Manager Material Management HESCO office at Wapda Offices Complex, Hussainabad, Hyderabad. All correspondence and documentation must be in English. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the prototype approval requirements and ensure timely submission of prototype samples to avoid delays. Also, verify the bid security format strictly adheres to the scheduled bank instruments as insurance company securities are not accepted and lead to bid rejection.