Procurement of HT PC Spun Hollow Poles 45-Feet Long by Lahore Electric Supply Company

The Lahore Electric Supply Company (Material Management) invites sealed bids for the procurement of HT PC Spun Hollow Poles 45-Feet Long under Tender No. 4466. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and will be conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 platform. Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 to participate and submit their bids electronically before the deadline of Wednesday, October 28, 2026 at 10:30 AM, with bid opening scheduled the same day at 11:00 AM. Items being procured: - HT PC Spun Hollow Poles 45-Feet Long, total quantity 2500 Nos divided equally for delivery to LESCO Regional Stores at Shalamar, Walgon Sohail, and Pattoki. The poles must conform strictly to Specification No. DDS-55:2006 (Amended to date) as per NGC/PPMC standards. Prototype approval from the Stands & Specifications Department of PPMC Lahore is mandatory before mass production. Delays in prototype submission will incur liquidated damages. Failure of prototype testing twice will result in disqualification and contract cancellation. Inspection will be conducted at the manufacturer's premises by authorized representatives. The supplier must bear all inspection and testing costs. Eligibility criteria include active FBR registration, PEC registration where applicable, minimum manufacturing and supply experience, and no pending litigations exceeding 50% of net worth. Bid security in the form of Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, Call Deposit, Bank Guarantee, or Demand Draft is required. Performance Guarantee of 5% of contract price will be required upon award. Delivery schedule requires 50% quantity of each lot within 60 days and remaining 50% in the next 60 days from the date of Purchase Order issuance. Early supply is acceptable. Payment will be made in Pakistani Rupees against actual invoices and delivery documentation. Bidders are advised to carefully comply with all bidding document requirements, including submission of all annexures and mandatory forms. Non-compliance or incomplete submissions may lead to disqualification. The procurement will be evaluated on Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) basis. For submission, bids must be uploaded on EPADS v2.0. Original bid security must be submitted physically to the Material Management office at LESCO Headquarters, 22-A Queens Road, Lahore before the deadline. Manual bid submissions will not be entertained. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and upload all required documents completely and correctly to avoid disqualification. Prototype approval timelines should be strictly adhered to avoid penalties or rejection.