400-KVA Distribution Transformers

The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) through its Material Management Department in Lahore is procuring 400-KVA Distribution Transformers for supply to various regional stores including Shalamar, Walgon Sohail, and Pattoki. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and aims to enhance the power distribution infrastructure in Punjab province. The technical scope requires the supply of transformers conforming strictly to NTDC and PPMC standard specifications DDS-84:2020, including prototype approval from the Stands & Specifications Department of PPMC. The transformers must be manufactured locally or at approved facilities in Pakistan with in-house testing capabilities. The delivery schedule is divided into four consignments of 40 units each, to be supplied within 60 days and subsequent 45-day intervals from the issuance of the purchase order. Factory acceptance testing and pre-delivery inspections will be conducted by authorized representatives to ensure compliance. Eligible bidders must be registered with FBR, active on the tax payer list, and hold valid PEC category M-1 for new distribution transformers. Experience of at least two years supplying similar or higher capacity transformers to LESCO, DISCOs, or other WAPDA formations is mandatory. Bidders must submit financial statements, no litigation certificates, and valid ISO certifications. Bid security in the form of Pay Order, Bank Guarantee, or Call Deposit Receipt is required, along with a performance guarantee of 5% of the contract price upon award. The tender documents are available on the EPADS portal, and all bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 by Wednesday, June 10, 2026, at 10:30 AM. The bid opening will follow at 11:00 AM the same day. Manual submissions are not accepted. Bidders are advised to carefully review all annexures and mandatory compliance requirements to avoid disqualification. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and to upload all required documents including signed tender documents, technical data, and certificates well before the deadline. Late or incomplete submissions will be rejected. Maintaining clear communication through EPADS and adhering strictly to the delivery schedule will enhance chances of successful contract award.