Maintenance of Distribution System Involving Replacement of H.T/L.T Jumpers, Transformers, Bus Bars, Insulators and Tree Trimming for Okara Circle LESCO

The O&M Distribution department of Lahore Electric Supply Company Limited (LESCO) invites bids for the maintenance of the distribution system specifically for the Okara Circle in Punjab. This procurement is part of the financial year 2026-27 operations and aims to enhance the safety, reliability, and efficiency of the electricity distribution network. The scope includes replacement and repair works to ensure uninterrupted power supply and safety for staff, public, and equipment. Items being procured: - Replacement of LT Bus Bar (3444 Nos.) - Replacement of 11 kV Droppers on Transformer HT Side (3060 Nos.) - Replacement of Cross Arm (steel/wooden) (906 Nos.) - Disc Insulator Replacement (610 Nos.) - Pin Insulator Replacement (858 Nos.) - Set Right Tilted LT Structure (236 Nos.) - Set Right Tilted HT Structure (273 Nos.) - Set Right Tilted LT Spun Pole (129 Nos.) - Set Right Tilted HT Spun Pole (133 Nos.) - Replacement of HT jumpers (1970 Nos.) - Tree Trimming (3323 Nos.) - Replacement of D-Fuse Fittings (981 Nos.) - Set Right of LT Sagging (299 Nos.) - Set Right of HT Sagging (318 Nos.) The technical scope covers replacement of deteriorated conductors, HT/LT jumpers, distribution transformers, bus bars, broken disc and pin insulators, X-arms, mid-spanning, setting right of tilted poles and structures, installation of insulated conductors, replacement of dropout cutouts (D-sets), and tree trimming. The work will be supervised by the Superintendent Engineer of each operation circle and executed under strict safety and quality standards as per WAPDA/LESCO design instructions. The contract duration is 120 days with daily shutdowns of 8 hours per feeder. The contractor will deploy skilled line staff organized in teams to complete maintenance on multiple feeders daily. Eligibility requires PEC registration in category C6 or above and technical category EE-04 or EE-05, active taxpayer status with FBR and PRA, and non-blacklisting affidavit. Bid security and performance guarantees are mandatory. Bids must be submitted online via EPADS v2.0 by **July 29, 2026 11:00 AM**. Manual submissions are not accepted. The contact person is the Chief Engineer O&M Distribution at LESCO, Lahore. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure complete and signed submission of all required documents including power of attorney and bid security to avoid disqualification. Register early on EPADS v2.0 and review the tutorial video to avoid technical issues during e-bidding.