Procurement of Aerial Bundled Cable 4 Core 95 mm² for Islamabad Electric Supply Company

This procurement opportunity is for the supply of Aerial Bundled Cable, 4/Core 95 mm², by Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) in Islamabad, under the Power, Electrical & Solar Equipment category. The Material Management Directorate of IESCO invites eligible suppliers to participate in this national tender for FY 2025-26. The contract involves supplying high-quality aerial bundled cables conforming to NTDC Specification DDS-82:2007 (amended to date). The cables will be delivered to IESCO Regional Store Rawalpindi within 45 days of purchase order issuance. The procurement follows a Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method through the EPADS v2.0 online portal, ensuring transparency and efficiency. Bidders must be registered on EPADS and submit bids electronically; manual submissions are not accepted. The tender requires a fixed price in PKR, with a bid validity of 120 days and a performance guarantee of 5% of the contract price. Bidders should ensure compliance with PEC licensing and maintain a valid FBR/ATL status for FY 2025-26. The tender demands submission of a Bid Security in the form of Call Deposit or Bank Guarantee. Suppliers must provide declarations regarding the use of prime materials, no involvement in litigation, and adherence to technical specifications. The contract includes a 12-month warranty period and liquidated damages of 0.067% per day up to 10% for delays. The submission deadline is set for 10:30 AM on Monday, March 30, 2026, with bid opening at 11:00 AM the same day via EPADS. All correspondence and clarifications are handled through the EPADS portal. The physical address for bid security submission is IESCO Headquarters, Street # 40, Sector G-7/4, Islamabad. Pro-Tip: Ensure timely registration and bid submission 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 all declarations and technical documents to avoid rejection during preliminary examination.