Procurement of Lineman Safety Shoes sizes 7, 8, and 9 for LESCO Lahore

LESCO Lahore invites bids for procurement of Lineman Safety Shoes sizes 7, 8, and 9 under Tender No 4325 for FY 2025-26. This procurement covers supply of 2500 pairs of safety shoes to be delivered within 60 days from contract issuance to regional stores in Lahore, Walgon Sohail, and Pattoki. The shoes must comply with NTDC DDS-61:2012 specifications and require prototype approval from Chief Engineer (S&S) NTDC Lahore. Bidders must be pre-qualified manufacturers registered with LESCO or WAPDA formations and listed on the Active Taxpayer List of FBR. The bidding process follows a single stage one envelope procedure via EPADS with bid security in PKR and a validity of 75 days. The contract demands strict adherence to quality standards, including submission of prototype samples within 30 days of contract signing and acceptance of liquidated damages for delays. Performance security of 5% of contract value is required within 7 days of Letter of Intent. Payment will be made after delivery and inspection, with 1/5th GST deducted at payment. Bidders must submit all required documents including experience certificates, tax registration, and integrity pact. The procurement is governed by Pakistani laws and disputes will be resolved through arbitration in Lahore. Bidders should ensure compliance with PEC and FBR requirements for FY 2025-26, including registration and tax status. Submission deadline is bold April 14, 2026 at 10:30 AM with bid opening at 11:00 AM at LESCO Headquarter, 22-A Queens Road, Lahore. Only bids submitted via EPADS portal will be accepted. Pro-Tip: Carefully check prototype approval validity and submit samples timely to avoid disqualification. Also, ensure bid security and all supporting documents are complete and valid to prevent rejection. Early delivery is encouraged and partial deliveries are allowed. Mark all pages of the bid sequentially to avoid confusion during evaluation.