Procurement of ACSR Rabbit Conductor for Islamabad Electric Supply Company

This tender invites bids for the procurement of ACSR Rabbit Conductor by Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO), Material Management Directorate, located in Islamabad. The procurement falls under the Power, Electrical & Solar Equipment category and is intended to support the FY 2025-26 operations. The scope involves supply of bare aluminum electrical cables conforming to NTDC Specification P-50:88 (amended to date). The conductors will be delivered to IESCO Regional Store Rawalpindi in two batches of 100 units each, with delivery schedules of 45 and 75 days respectively from the issuance of purchase orders. The procurement process follows a Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method through the EPADS v2.0 online portal, ensuring transparency and compliance with Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Bidders must comply with PEC registration, FBR/ATL status, and other statutory requirements for FY 2025-26. Eligibility criteria include valid prototype approval, prequalification with NTDC/DISCOs, no blacklisting, and financial capacity with an average annual turnover of at least 1.5 times the contract value. Bid security in the form of Call Deposit or Bank Guarantee is mandatory. The contract includes a 5% performance guarantee and a 12-month warranty period. Submission deadline is **March 30, 2026, 10:30 AM**, with bid opening at 11:00 AM on the same day via EPADS v2.0. Bidders must submit bids electronically; manual submissions are not accepted. The physical address for bid security submission is IESCO Headquarters, Street # 40, Sector G-7/4, Islamabad Capital Territory. Pro-Tip: Ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and carefully review the bid security submission requirements. Missing the original bid security submission before the deadline leads to disqualification. Also, verify all declarations and certifications, especially regarding material conformity and no involvement in litigation, to avoid technical disqualification.