Procurement of Digital Over Current Relays

The Hazara Electric Supply Company (HAZECO) based in Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is procuring Digital Over Current Relays as part of its FY 2025-26 procurement plan. This tender invites eligible suppliers to provide 25 units of these relays conforming to WAPDA/NTDC/DISCOs specifications amended to date. The procurement is managed through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) with a single stage one envelope bidding process adopting Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS). The technical scope includes supply of Siemens Digital Over Current Relays meeting international electro-technical standards and NTDC relevant specifications. The supplier must provide valid type test reports from accredited laboratories and ensure the goods are new, unused, and warrantied for 18 months from acceptance or commissioning. Inspection will be conducted at the manufacturer's works with a 15-day notice for local goods and two months for imported items. The supplier must also submit detailed technical documentation and comply with quality assurance procedures. Eligibility criteria require bidders to have relevant PEC category, FBR/ATL registration, and proven experience supplying similar or higher rated equipment in the last five years. Joint ventures are allowed with a maximum of two members. Bidders must submit audited financial statements for the last three years and demonstrate an average annual turnover equal to or exceeding the bid price. Blacklisted firms are disqualified. Key dates include bid submission by Monday, June 8, 2026 at 12:30 PM, with bid opening at 1:00 PM the same day via EPADS. Hard copies of bid security must be submitted to HAZECO HQ, Gulistan Colony, College Road, Abbottabad before the deadline. Bidders are advised to register on EPADS v2.0 well in advance and ensure all bid documents, including technical and financial proposals, are complete and compliant. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully review the technical specifications and ensure all required documents such as manufacturer authorization, bid security, and integrity pact are included. Early registration on EPADS and timely submission of bid security in original form are critical to avoid disqualification. Bidders should also prepare for inspection and testing procedures to avoid delays in contract execution.