Supply and Installation of Off-Grid Solar Systems and Charging Kits for CRBC Project D.I.Khan

The Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) is procuring off-grid solar systems and solar charging kits for the CRBC (Lift Cum Gravity) Project located in D.I.Khan, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. This procurement includes the supply, installation, testing, and commissioning of a 20kW off-grid solar system with LiFePO4 batteries, wiring, protection, earthing, and lightning protection for the CRBC office. Additionally, a 5kW off-grid solar system is required for the WAPDA Basic Health Unit at CRBC Colony, along with solar charging kits for 10 rooms, each comprising MPPT solar charge controllers and solar panels, plus a 2.0 kW solar inverter (UPS type) for the kitchen and dining room. The entire scope must be completed within 30 days. Eligible bidders must be registered with the Income Tax and Sales Tax departments and hold a valid PEC license in Category C-6 or above with specialization code EE11. The procurement will follow a Single Stage-One Envelope procedure using the Least Cost Based Selection technique as per Public Procurement Rules, 2004. A bid security of Rs. 140,000 in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) in favor of CE/PD, CRBC (LCG) Project, D.I.Khan is mandatory and must be physically delivered before the bid submission deadline. E-bidding documents are available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 by 1100 hours on Thursday, June 18, 2026. Manual submissions will not be accepted. Bidders are advised to register on EPADS v2.0 if not already done; a tutorial is available on YouTube to assist with registration. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration and familiarization with the EPADS platform well before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues. Also, prepare the bid security CDR carefully as per instructions to avoid disqualification. This tender offers a valuable opportunity to work with WAPDA on a renewable energy project in a strategic location, with clear timelines and requirements.