Earth Rods Complete Set

The Lahore Electric Supply Company (Material Management) invites bids for procurement of Earth Rods Complete Set under Tender No. 4429 in Lahore, Punjab. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and aims to supply grounding devices or assemblies strictly conforming to Specification No. P-111:76 (Amended to date) as per NGC/PPMC standards. Items being procured: - Earth Rods Complete Set (Quantity: 75,000 Nos) to be delivered in multiple consignments of 15,000 Nos each within 45 to 60 days at Dy. Manager, LESCO Regional Stores located at Shalamar, Walgon Sohail, and Pattoki. The technical scope includes strict adherence to prototype approval from the Stands & Specifications Department of PPMC Lahore. Bidders must submit prototype samples within 30 days of contract signing and comply with all testing and inspection requirements. Delays in prototype submission will incur liquidated damages. The manufacturer must bear all testing expenses and incorporate any changes suggested during prototype testing without extra cost. Failure to obtain prototype approval after two attempts will result in contract cancellation. Eligibility criteria require bidders to be registered with FBR, active taxpayers, and prequalified with LESCO or any WAPDA formation under the relevant category. Bid security must be submitted in acceptable forms, and bids will be evaluated on a Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) basis. Key dates include bid submission deadline on Monday, August 17, 2026, at 10:30 AM via EPADS v2.0, with bid opening at 11:00 AM the same day. Manual submissions are not accepted. The submission address for bid security hard copies is 22-A Queens Road Lahore. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and upload all required documents including Power of Attorney, Integrity Pact, ISO certificates, and no deviation certificates to avoid disqualification. Early submission of prototype samples and compliance with all technical specifications will enhance chances of contract award. This procurement offers a significant opportunity for manufacturers and suppliers specializing in electrical grounding equipment to engage with a major utility in Punjab, Pakistan.