Procurement of Allied Accessories for Aerial Bundled Cable (ABC) in Islamabad

The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO), Material Management Directorate, Islamabad, invites bids for the procurement of allied accessories for Aerial Bundled Cable (ABC) under the category of Power, Electrical & Solar Equipment. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2025-26 and aims to supply essential components to support the electrical distribution network in Islamabad. The scope includes supply of pre-insulated bi-metallic lugs, insulated piercing connectors, suspension clamps, retention clamps, and anchor brackets conforming to NTDC Specifications DDS-82:2007 Part-II (Amended to date). These items are critical for ensuring reliable and safe aerial bundled cable installations. The delivery location is Islamabad with a schedule of 60 days from the issuance of purchase orders. The procurement follows a National Single Stage-Two Envelope procedure using Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique, ensuring transparency and competitiveness. Bidders must comply with PEC registration requirements and maintain valid FBR/ATL status for the fiscal year 2025-26. The tender mandates submission of a bid security in the form of Call Deposit Receipt or Bank Guarantee. Bidders should also provide evidence of manufacturing experience, financial capacity, and past performance with similar contracts. The procurement rules emphasize adherence to the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, and related regulations. The submission deadline is set for Monday, 30th March 2026 at 10:30 AM, with bid opening scheduled at 11:00 AM on the same day via the EPADS v2.0 online portal. 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 the EPADS v2.0 portal and carefully review the bid security requirements. Missing the original bid security submission before the deadline will lead to disqualification. Also, verify all declarations and certifications as per the tender documents to avoid technical disqualification.