Procurement of 10kV Insulation Resistance Test Set for Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Station

The Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) through its Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Company (NJHPC) office in Muzaffarabad, Azad Jammu and Kashmir, is procuring a 10kV Insulation Resistance Test Set for the Neelum Jhelum Hydropower Station. This procurement is planned under the financial year 2026-27 budget and aims to enhance the electrical testing capabilities at the hydropower station. The technical scope includes supply of a high voltage insulation resistance test set suitable for 10kV systems, meeting the specifications detailed in the bidding documents. The equipment will be delivered on a Delivered Duty Paid (DDP) basis, ensuring all logistics and customs clearance are handled by the supplier. The procurement follows a Single Stage-One Envelope procedure using the Least Cost Based Selection method as per Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Eligible bidders must be registered on the EPADS v2.0 platform and comply with all requirements including submission of Earnest Money in the form of Pay Order, Call Deposit, Bank Guarantee, or Demand Draft as specified. Bidders should have relevant PEC registration and be on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) of FBR. Experience in supplying similar electrical testing equipment is highly desirable. The key date for submission and opening of e-bids is Monday, July 6, 2026, with registration on EPADS required before 2:00 PM and bid opening at 2:30 PM. Manual bids will not be accepted. The submission method is electronic via EPADS only. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS and to carefully prepare the technical bid to meet all specifications, as non-compliance may lead to disqualification. Also, keep the Earnest Money ready in the prescribed form to avoid delays. This tender offers a valuable opportunity to supply critical electrical testing equipment to a major hydropower project in Azad Jammu and Kashmir.