LT Type CT Operated AMI Smart Energy Meters

The Lahore Electric Supply Company (Material Management) invites bids for the procurement of LT Type CT Operated AMI Smart Energy Meters for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement is specific to Lahore and involves the supply of advanced smart energy meters designed for efficient power monitoring and control. Items being procured: - LT TOU CT Operated AMI Smart Energy Meters (Quantity: 4000 Nos) These meters are unidirectional but programmable for bi-directional use via optical port. They are LT type CT & PT operated, 3-Phase, 4 wire, 3 element, 3x230/400 V, 5/10 Amp, 50 Hz with Accuracy Class 0.5s (kWh). The meters include PTA compliant 4G/3G communication modules with backward compatibility to 2G for remote metering systems, along with MDC driver/software. Specifications comply with NTDC Design & Standard DDS-50:2007, 98:2011, 110:2012 (all amended to date) and IEC-62055-31 for relay with remote disconnect/reconnect capability. Backup battery capacity is minimum 2000mAh with super capacitor support. MDC software is PITC-UDIL compliant. The material must strictly adhere to NTDC/PPMC standard specifications. Delivery schedule requires 50% quantity within 60 days and remaining 50% from 61st to 120th day from purchase order issuance. Eligibility criteria include PEC registration under relevant category, valid FBR/ATL registration, and experience with similar contracts. Bidders must submit a Power of Attorney, signed tender documents, technical compliance undertakings, integrity pact, no deviation certificates, and declarations regarding blacklisting. Prototype approval from PPMC/NGC is mandatory or an undertaking for fresh approval within delivery schedule. Bid security in acceptable form is required. The tender closing date is **August 4, 2026 at 10:30 AM** with bid opening at 11:00 AM on the same day via EPADS v2.0. Bids must be submitted electronically on EPADS v2.0; manual submissions will be rejected. The submission address for bid security hard copies is 22-A Queens Road Lahore. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and upload all required documents including bid security and technical literature to avoid disqualification. Prototype approval timing will not affect delivery schedule but must be pursued diligently. Early supply is acceptable and encouraged to meet delivery deadlines. This procurement offers a significant opportunity for suppliers specializing in electrical works and smart metering solutions to engage with a major utility in Punjab.