Procurement of 11 KV Capacitor 450 KVAR (Un-Switched)

The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) (Material Management Directorate) based in Islamabad Capital Territory is procuring 11 KV Capacitor 450 KVAR (Un-Switched) for its operations in Islamabad. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and is being conducted under the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 platform. Items being procured: - 11 KV Capacitor 450 KVAR (Un-Switched), Quantity: 300 sets The technical specifications for the capacitors conform to NTDC Specification DDS-21:85, P-82:81 (amended to date), IEEE-18:2012 standards. The delivery location is the IESCO Regional Store in Rawalpindi, with a delivery period of 60 days from the issuance of the purchase order. The inspection of materials will be conducted at the manufacturer's premises or within Pakistan by the Chief Engineer (MM) IESCO Islamabad or authorized representatives. The supplier must provide a warranty certificate and ensure the goods are brand new and conform exactly to the specifications. Eligibility criteria include valid prototype approval, prequalification/registration with NTDC/WAPDA/DISCOs, no blacklisting, manufacturing experience of at least 2 years, supply experience of at least 1 year, and financial soundness with an average annual turnover of 1.5 times the contract value. Bidders must submit various documents including tax returns, audited financial reports, integrity pact, declaration of beneficial ownership for contracts exceeding PKR 50 million, and no deviation certificates. The bid submission deadline is **Friday, July 24, 2026 at 10:30 AM** via EPADS v2.0 only. Manual submissions are not accepted. Bids will be opened on the same day at 11:00 AM. The bid security must be submitted physically before the deadline to IESCO Headquarters, Sector G-7/4, Islamabad. The contract includes a performance guarantee of 10% of the contract price. Payment will be made in Pakistani Rupees against actual invoices and delivery acceptance. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and submit all required documents including bid security physically before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Also, strictly adhere to the delivery schedule and inspection call requirements to avoid penalties or contract termination.