Procurement of 50-KVA Distribution Transformers for LESCO Lahore

LESCO Lahore invites bids for the procurement of 50-KVA Distribution Transformers under Tender No 4349. This procurement is managed by the Chief Engineer Material Management at LESCO HQ, Lahore, and falls under the Power, Electrical & Solar Equipment category. The tender is open to prequalified manufacturers registered with LESCO, DISCO, or any WAPDA formation under the relevant category. Bidders must comply with all tax and registration requirements and submit bids through the EPADS portal by the deadline of 22nd April 2026 at 10:30 AM. The scope includes supply of 194 units of 50-KVA Distribution Transformers conforming to NTDC DDS-84:2020 specifications. Prototype approval from PPMC is mandatory before mass production. The transformers must be delivered within 90 days from the issuance of the purchase order. The procurement follows a single stage one envelope procedure with evaluation based on least cost selection. Bidders must provide a performance security of 5% of the contract value and comply with all inspection and testing requirements including factory acceptance and pre-delivery validation tests. Bidders should ensure PEC registration, valid ATL status with FBR, and submit all required documentation including technical data, ISO certification, and past performance records. The contract will be governed by the laws of Pakistan with dispute resolution through arbitration in Lahore. Payment will be made in PKR after delivery and acceptance, subject to pre-audit. Liquidated damages of 2% per month up to 10% of contract value apply for late delivery. Submission deadline is strictly enforced with no manual bids accepted. The bid validity period is 60 days. Pro-Tip: Carefully review prototype approval timelines and ensure timely submission of performance security to avoid disqualification. Also, verify all documentation is complete and signed to prevent bid rejection.