Annual Contract for Recycling of HT/LT Mixed Damaged into New Enameled Copper Wire 0.6mm (25kVA)

The Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) is procuring an annual contract for recycling HT/LT mixed damaged copper winding scrap into new enameled copper wire of 0.6mm (25kVA) size. This procurement is specific to MEPCO's regional stores in Multan, Bahawalpur, Sahiwal, and D.G. Khan. Items being procured: - HT/LT mixed damaged copper winding scrap (16,732 Kg) - New enameled copper wire 0.6mm (25kVA) produced from recycled scrap The contract requires supply of the recycled copper wire as per WAPDA/NTDC specifications BS-4516: Part-I 1969 (amended to date). The scrap is to be supplied on an as-is-where-is basis and recycled into new wire meeting the technical standards. The contract duration is one year from the date of purchase order issuance, with a possible extension of up to six months by mutual consent. The delivery locations include MEPCO regional stores at Multan, Bahawalpur, Sahiwal, and D.G. Khan. Eligibility criteria include valid PEC registration, FBR active taxpayer status, and prior supply experience with MEPCO or DISCOs. Bidders must submit bid security and performance guarantee as per tender conditions. The bid price must be fixed, inclusive of all taxes, duties, 0.5% inspection charges, and GST, quoted on a free delivery basis to the consignee stores. Technical bids must comply with WAPDA/PEPCO specifications and pass inspection by MEPCO or authorized representatives. Key dates include bid submission deadline on Friday, August 7, 2026, at 10:15 AM via EPADS v2.0, with bid opening at 10:45 AM the same day. Manual bids are not accepted. Bidders should register on EPADS and submit original bid security physically before the deadline. The contract will be awarded on Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) basis. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely submission of original bid security to MEPCO Complex, Wapda Colony, Khanewal Road, Multan, before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Also, prepare for inspection by providing all necessary facilities and documentation to the inspecting officers to facilitate smooth acceptance and avoid delays.