Procurement of Aerial Bundled Cable 2 Core 10 mm² for Islamabad Electric Supply Company

This procurement opportunity is for the supply of Aerial Bundled Cable, 2/Core 10 mm², by Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) in Islamabad. The tender falls under the Power, Electrical & Solar Equipment category and is managed by the Material Management Directorate of IESCO. IESCO requires high-quality aerial bundled cables conforming to NTDC Specification DDS-82:2007 (amended to date). The cables will be delivered to the IESCO Regional Store Rawalpindi within 45 to 75 days from the issuance of the purchase order. The procurement involves supplying cables that meet stringent electrical and mechanical standards to ensure reliable power distribution in the Islamabad Capital Territory. The supplier must ensure the use of prime materials and provide technical literature and declarations confirming compliance with specifications. Bidders must be registered and eligible under FBR and PSQCA licensing requirements, with at least two years of manufacturing experience and proven supply performance to DISCOs or NTDC. PEC registration and FBR ATL status are advisable to meet FY 2025-26 procurement compliance. The bid security must be furnished as a Call Deposit or Bank Guarantee, and the bid validity period is 120 days. The tender follows the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method. The submission deadline is **March 30, 2026, at 10:30 AM**, with bid opening at 11:00 AM on the same day via the EPADS v2.0 online portal. Manual submissions are not accepted. Bidders must submit their bids electronically and provide the original bid security physically at IESCO Headquarters, Street # 40, Sector G-7/4, Islamabad. All correspondence and documents must be in English. Pro-Tip: Ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and carefully review the bid security requirements. Missing the original bid security submission before the deadline leads to disqualification. Also, verify the technical specifications and declarations thoroughly to avoid rejection during preliminary examination.