Procurement of Earth Rod 10 Feet for Islamabad Electric Supply Company

This procurement opportunity is for the supply of Earth Rods 10 Feet in length for Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO), Material Management Directorate, Islamabad. The tender focuses on electrical grounding equipment essential for safe and reliable power distribution in the Islamabad Capital Territory. The scope involves supplying high-quality earth rods conforming to NTDC Specification P-111:76 (amended to date). These rods will be delivered to multiple IESCO regional stores including Islamabad, Rawalpindi, and Jhelum. The procurement requires adherence to strict technical specifications and delivery schedules ranging from 45 to 105 days from the issuance of purchase orders. The engineering challenge lies in ensuring the rods meet durability and conductivity standards to withstand local environmental conditions and electrical load demands. Bidders must comply with PEC registration requirements and maintain a valid FBR/ATL status for the financial year 2025-26. The tender mandates submission of a Bid Security in the form of Call Deposit Receipt or Bank Guarantee. The contract will be awarded based on Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) with a bid validity of 120 days. Suppliers should ensure they meet all eligibility criteria including manufacturing experience, financial capacity, and no blacklisting history. 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 the EPADS v2.0 online portal. Physical submission of bid security is required at IESCO Headquarters, Street # 40, Sector G-7/4, Islamabad. All bids must be submitted electronically; manual submissions will be disqualified. Pro-Tip: Make sure to register on EPADS v2.0 well before the deadline and upload all required documents including the Integrity Pact and Bid Security Declaration. Pay special attention to the technical specifications and ensure your bid price is fixed and compliant with the tender conditions to avoid disqualification.