Diving Equipment and Low Voltage Circuit Breakers for Tarbela Power Station

The Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) invites bids for procurement at the Tarbela Power Station located in Tarbela, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This procurement is planned under the fiscal year 2026-27 budget and aims to enhance the operational capacity of the power station through the supply of specialized equipment. Items being procured: - Diving equipment for diving setup - Supply, installation, testing and commissioning of spare low voltage (415V) circuit breakers - Essential spare parts for low voltage substations at Ghazi Barrage The technical scope includes the provision of diving equipment suitable for underwater operations at the power station and the complete supply and commissioning of low voltage circuit breakers along with their spares. The circuit breakers are specified for 415 volts and are critical for the electrical safety and operational reliability of the substations at Ghazi Barrage. Bidders must ensure compliance with the detailed specifications and requirements as outlined in the bidding documents available on the EPADS platform. Eligible bidders should be registered with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and possess relevant experience in supplying electrical equipment and diving apparatus. Bid security in the form of a CDR or bank draft is mandatory and must be submitted in original to the Chief Engineer (Power), WAPDA Tarbela before the bid closing time. Insurance guarantees are not acceptable. The submission deadline is **20-08-2026** by 11:00 AM via the EPADS electronic bidding system. Bids will be opened on the same day at 11:40 AM. Manual submissions will not be entertained. Interested bidders are advised to register on the EPADS portal and review the tutorial available on YouTube for the registration process. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure the timely submission of the original bid security document to the WAPDA Tarbela office before the closing time, as failure to do so will result in disqualification. Early preparation and understanding of the EPADS system will also facilitate a smooth bidding process.