Procurement of AAC Wasp Conductor (7/0.173) for Islamabad Electric Supply Company

This procurement opportunity is for the supply of AAC Wasp Conductor (7/0.173) to Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) for delivery at Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Rajjar, and Wah. The tender is open for qualified firms registered with relevant authorities including NTDC, WAPDA, and FBR for the financial year 2025-26. The contract requires delivery of 250 Km of conductor with a strict delivery schedule of 50% quantity within 45 days and the remaining 50% within 75 days from the issuance of the purchase order. The AAC Wasp Conductor must conform to the latest NTDC Specifications P-63:2007 (amended to date). The material will be inspected at the manufacturer's works by authorized representatives from IESCO and PPMC Lahore. The supplier is responsible for all costs related to inspection, testing, and delivery to designated IESCO stores. The contract price is firm and final on FCS/FCA basis excluding GST, with a bid security of PKR 1,845,000 required in the form of a bank guarantee or CDR valid for 150 days. The supplier must provide a 5% performance security within 10 days of award and warranty the goods for 12 months from acceptance. Bidders must comply with PEC qualification criteria, including valid prototype approval, financial soundness with average annual turnover three times the contract value, and no blacklisting. The bid validity period is 120 days. The tender follows a single stage one envelope procedure with bids submitted online via the E-PADS portal and original bid security submitted physically before closing time. The contract will be governed by Pakistani law and disputes resolved through arbitration by mutual consent. Submission deadline is 09 March 2026 at 10:30 AM with bid opening at 11:00 AM at IESCO Headquarters, Sector G-7/4, Islamabad. Bidders should ensure all mandatory documents including integrity pact, tax returns, financial reports, and declarations are uploaded. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the detailed technical specifications and ensure timely submission of original bid security to avoid disqualification. Also, confirm prototype approval and compliance with NTDC standards to meet evaluation criteria.