Supply of Electrical Distribution Materials including Transformers, Conductors, and Accessories for IESCO Regional Stores

This tender from Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) invites bids for the supply of various electrical distribution materials including 25 KVA pole mounted transformers, AAC Ant Conductors, transformer oil, and assorted accessories such as porcelain bushes, wooden formers, and copper welding rods. The materials are intended for delivery to IESCO Regional Stores in Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Rajjar, and Wah, ensuring a broad regional coverage for electrical infrastructure support. The scope covers a wide range of electrical components essential for maintaining and upgrading power distribution networks. Items like HT winding machines with wire feeding systems, hydraulic brakes, and digital/manual counters highlight the technical complexity involved. The quantities are substantial, with 400 units of transformers and conductors, and thousands of units of porcelain bushes and thimbles, reflecting the scale of operations in the Islamabad Capital Territory and surrounding areas. Bidders must be registered with the Chief Engineer (Purchase & Disposal) / Standard & Specification, NTDC Lahore, and FBR for the fiscal year 2025-26, with valid prototype approval where applicable. Compliance with PEC categories and FBR ATL status is mandatory, ensuring only qualified and tax-compliant firms participate. The bid security must be submitted as a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) valid for 150 days, issued by a scheduled bank rated A+ or above. The submission deadline is set for 07 April 2026 at 10:30 AM, with bid opening at 11:00 AM on the same day at the IESCO Head Office, G-7/4 Street No. 40, Islamabad. Bidders must submit their sealed bids online through the E-PADS 2.0 portal, adhering to the single stage, one envelope basis. This ensures transparency and efficiency in the procurement process. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the bid security requirements and ensure the CDR is issued by a bank with the required rating to avoid disqualification. Also, verify prototype approvals in advance to prevent last-minute issues during bid opening.