Procurement of HT Steel Structure 36 feet

The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) (Material Management Directorate) is inviting bids for the procurement of HT Steel Structure 36 feet utility poles for the fiscal year 2026-27. This procurement is specifically for delivery to IESCO Regional Stores located in Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Rajjar, and Wah. The tender reference number is P55265 and the procurement will be conducted through a National Single Stage-One Envelope procedure using Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS). Items being procured: - HT Steel Structure 36 feet utility poles, Quantity: 2500 Nos. delivered in 5 lots of 500 Nos. each The technical specifications require compliance with NTDC Specification DDS-78:2008 (amended to date). Delivery schedules are staggered with the first 500 units due within 45 days from the issuance of the purchase order, and subsequent lots every 30 days thereafter. The delivery location is the IESCO Regional Store in Rawalpindi/Islamabad/Rajjar/Wah. Bidders must provide documentary evidence of prior supply experience to NTDC/WAPDA/DISCOs/GENCOs/Govt. Departments within the last two years, demonstrate production capacity, and have at least two years manufacturing experience. Financial requirements include an average annual turnover of 1.5 times the contract value over the last three years, audited financial reports, and tax compliance. Bid security in the form of Call at Deposit or Bank Guarantee is mandatory. The bid submission deadline is Friday, July 24, 2026, at 10:30 AM via the EPADS v2.0 e-bidding system. Manual submissions will not be accepted. Bids will be opened the same day at 11:00 AM. The procuring agency reserves the right to increase or decrease the quantity by up to 15% at the time of contract award. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration and submission on EPADS v2.0, and submit the original bid security physically to IESCO Headquarters before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Also, prepare all required documents including technical literature, integrity pact, and declarations to meet eligibility criteria fully. This tender offers a significant opportunity for suppliers specializing in HT steel utility poles to engage with a major electric supply company in Islamabad Capital Territory. Bidders should carefully review the detailed bidding documents and specifications available on EPADS and comply with all requirements to enhance their chances of success.