Supply, Installation, Testing, Commissioning and Integration of Industrial Communication Gateway System for Jinnah Hydel Power Station

The Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) invites eligible bidders to participate in the procurement of goods for the Jinnah Hydel Power Station located in Kalabagh, Tehsil Isakhel, District Mianwali, Punjab. This procurement is part of the FY 2026-27 plan and aims to utilize funds reserved for this purpose. The specific procurement involves the supply, installation, testing, commissioning, and integration of the Industrial Communication Gateway System for signal interfacing at the Jinnah Hydel Power Station on a DDP basis. Items being procured: - Industrial Communication Gateway System for Signal Interfacing The contract duration is three months from the date of award. Bidders must submit a bid security of Rs. 750,000 in the form of Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, Call at Deposit, Bank Guarantee, or Demand Draft as specified in the bidding documents. The procurement will follow the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique under the Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Bidding documents and detailed terms, conditions, and specifications are available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) portal at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/121864. Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 to participate. E-bids must be submitted electronically through EPADS v2.0 by Thursday, October 22, 2026, at 10:00 AM. The technical and financial bids will be opened on the same day at 10:30 AM. Manual bids will not be entertained. Interested bidders are advised to review the bidding documents carefully and ensure compliance with all requirements, including earnest money and registration on EPADS. For further information, bidders may contact the Resident Engineer at Jinnah Hydel Power Station, WAPDA, Kalabagh, Mianwali. The contact details are provided below. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS and to prepare all bid documents in accordance with the instructions to avoid disqualification.