Procurement of Earth Rod 10mm Galvanized Wire

The Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) is inviting bids for the procurement of Earth Rod 10mm galvanized wire as per WAPDA/PEPCO/NTDC specifications P-111:76 (Amended to date). This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and will be executed in Multan, Punjab. The procurement process will be conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 platform, with a single stage one envelope procedure using Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique. Items being procured: - Earth Rod 10mm galvanized wire, quantity 17150 units The delivery schedule requires 50% of the quantity to be supplied within 60 days or earlier, and the remaining 50% within 90 days or earlier. The delivery location is MEPCO Regional Stores covering Multan, Bahawalpur, Sahiwal, and D.G. Khan. The price quoted must be on a Free Consignee Store (FCS) basis inclusive of all taxes, duties, 0.5% inspection charges, and GST. Technical scope includes compliance with the latest WAPDA/PEPCO/NTDC specifications, with inspection to be carried out at the supplier's premises by the Chief Engineer (M.I) Lahore or authorized representatives along with MEPCO officials. The supplier must provide all reasonable facilities for inspection including travel and lodging expenses. Eligibility criteria require bidders to be registered with FBR, have valid sales tax registration, and not be blacklisted by WAPDA, DISCOs, GENCOs, or NTDC. Bidders must submit bid security and performance security as per the tender documents. Experience with MEPCO or other DISCOs and satisfactory past performance is mandatory. Key dates include the bid submission deadline on Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 12:00 PM, with bid opening at 12:30 PM the same day. Bids must be submitted online via EPADS v2.0; manual submissions will not be accepted. The bid validity period is 75 days. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and submit the original bid security physically at MEPCO Complex, Wapda Colony, Khanewal Road, Multan before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Also, strictly adhere to the technical specifications and provide complete documentation to avoid non-responsiveness.