Procurement of Passive Infrastructure Work and Installation & Commissioning at LESCO Lahore

This tender invites bids for the procurement of passive infrastructure work including installation and commissioning at the IT Directorate of Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) in Lahore, Punjab. The scope covers supply and turnkey installation of structured cabling, patch panels, fiber optic cables, racks, UPS systems, power cabling, ducts, conduits, and related accessories. The project demands adherence to international standards such as TIA/EIA 568, ISO/IEC 11801, and requires high-quality materials like Corning fiber optic cables and CAT-6/6A cables with proper labeling and testing. The work involves laying cables, assembling racks, patch panel punching, faceplate mounting, switch mounting, and fluke testing to ensure quality and compliance. The site is located at LESCO Head Quarter, 22-A Queens Road, Lahore, with a delivery and installation period of 90 days from the purchase order date. The engineering challenge includes managing cable routes, ensuring proper ducting, and maintaining data center connectivity with 10G MMF fiber links. Bidders must be registered with FBR, listed on the Active Taxpayer List, and have at least two years of relevant experience supplying similar IT equipment. PEC registration and compliance with FBR/ATL requirements for FY 2025-26 are mandatory. The tender follows the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method with a bid validity of 120 days. Performance guarantees of 5% of the contract price are required, and bid security must be submitted in specified forms. Submission deadline is on the 1st of April 2026 at 10:30 AM via the EPADS online portal, with bid opening at 11:00 AM the same day. Physical submission of bid security is required at LESCO Head Quarter. The address for submission and correspondence is Material Management, LESCO Head Quarter, 22-A Queens Road, Lahore. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid includes all required documents such as manufacturer authorization, compliance certificates, and a complete clause-by-clause compliance statement. Pay special attention to the bid security submission format and validity to avoid disqualification. Also, verify your ATL status before submission to prevent payment delays post-award.