Supply of 25 MT Galvanized Steel 6mm Earth Wire for HESCO Hyderabad

This tender invites bids for the supply of 25 metric tons of galvanized steel 6mm earth wire to Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) in Hyderabad, Sindh. The procurement falls under the Power, Electrical & Solar Equipment category and is planned for the financial year 2025-26. The earth wire must comply with PEPCO/WAPDA/NTDC standard specifications, specifically Specification No. P-12:80 (amended to date). Delivery is required on a Free Consignee Stores (FCS) basis to Regional Store HESCO Hyderabad, MCPL Workshop Jamshoro, and Nawabshah, with unloading responsibility resting on the supplier. The delivery period is 90 days from the purchase order date. The scope includes manufacturing and supplying high-quality galvanized steel wire that meets stringent technical and prototype approval requirements. The supplier must be registered and prequalified with HESCO or DISCOs, be on the Active Taxpayers List of FBR, and comply with all legal and financial eligibility criteria. Prototype approval from the Chief Engineer (S&S) NGC Lahore is mandatory if not already possessed. The supplier must also provide detailed technical documentation and ensure the material is free from defects, with a warranty period of 12 months from delivery completion. Bidders should note that the tender follows the Public Procurement Rule 36(a) Single Stage One Envelope procedure. Bid security of PKR 100,000 is required, valid for 28 days beyond bid validity. The bid validity period is 60 days. Payment will be made in PKR within 30 days of invoice submission and acceptance, subject to all required documentation including inspection certificates and tax compliance. Liquidated damages of 2% per month up to 10% of contract price apply for delivery delays. Submission deadline is on the 10th of February 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day. Bids must be submitted electronically on EPADS with a hard copy delivered to Manager Material Management HESCO, Room No. 237, 2nd Floor, Wapda Offices Complex, Hussainabad Hyderabad. Pro-Tip: Ensure prototype approval documentation and bid security are correctly submitted to avoid disqualification. Also, verify compliance with FBR ATL status to prevent payment delays.