Procurement of Lineman T&P Items for Lahore Electricity Supply Company (LESCO)

The Lahore Electricity Supply Company (LESCO) through its Material Management department invites sealed bids for the procurement of Lineman Tools and Plant (T&P) items under Tender No. 4440 for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement is planned to be executed via the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 platform, ensuring transparency and ease of participation for eligible bidders. Items being procured include: - Conductor Cutter (143 Nos) - Lineman Knife Blades (2,356 Nos) - Lineman Tool Bags (2,356 Nos) - Life Saving Chains (2,356 Nos) - Screwdrivers (2,356 Nos) - First Aid Boxes (428 Nos) All items must strictly conform to the latest NTDC/NGC/PPMC standard specifications. Prototype approval from the Stands & Specifications Department of PPMC, Lahore, is mandatory before mass production. Bidders must submit prototype samples within 30 days of contract signing and comply with all testing and inspection requirements. Failure to obtain prototype approval or delays will result in penalties or contract cancellation. The delivery schedule requires 50% of each item quantity within 60 days and the remaining 50% in the next 60 days from the issuance of the purchase order. Delivery locations include LESCO Regional Stores at Shalamar Lahore, Walgon Sohail, and Pattoki. Eligibility criteria include valid FBR registration with Active Taxpayer List (ATL) status, prequalification with LESCO/DISCO/WAPDA, and submission of bid security in the form of CDR, Pay Order, or Bank Guarantee. Bids must be submitted online via EPADS v2.0 by 28 September 2026 at 10:30 AM, with bid opening at 11:00 AM the same day. Manual bids will not be accepted. Technical and financial bids will be evaluated on a Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) basis. Bidders are advised to carefully review all bidding documents, ensure compliance with all terms and conditions, and submit complete documentation including Power of Attorney, Integrity Pact, and no blacklisting declarations. A practical tip for bidders: Register early on EPADS v2.0 and ensure all prototype and compliance documents are ready to avoid disqualification. Timely submission of bid security and adherence to delivery schedules will be critical for successful contract award. This procurement offers a significant opportunity for suppliers of electrical and safety equipment to engage with LESCO in Lahore, Punjab, Pakistan.