Procurement of 11 KV Dropout Cutout

The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) (Material Management Directorate) based in Islamabad Capital Territory is procuring 11 KV Dropout Cutouts for its regional store in Rawalpindi. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2025-26 with funds reserved accordingly. The scope includes supply of medium voltage fuses conforming to NTDC Specification DDS-49:2009 (amended to date). The total quantity required is 8,800 units, to be delivered in two batches: 4,400 units within 45 days and the remaining 4,400 units within 75 days from the date of purchase order issuance. Eligible bidders must be registered with FBR and possess valid PEC categories as applicable. They should have at least two years of manufacturing experience and one year of supply experience, with verifiable past performance including supply to NTDC, WAPDA, DISCOs, GENCOs, or government departments in the last two years. Bidders must submit a comprehensive technical bid including declarations on material quality, no use of scrap, and conformity to specifications. Bid security in the form of Call Deposit or Bank Guarantee is mandatory. The tender follows a National Single Stage-One Envelope procurement method with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS). Bidders must register on EPADS v2.0 and submit bids electronically by Tuesday, June 2, 2026 at 10:30 AM. Technical and financial bids will be opened on the same day at 11:00 AM. Manual submissions are not accepted. The bid validity period is 120 days. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and submission of bid security in original to IESCO Headquarters before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Also, prepare all required documents including integrity pact and declarations carefully to meet eligibility criteria and avoid rejection. The procurement process emphasizes compliance with Public Procurement Rules, 2004 and requires strict adherence to delivery schedules and quality inspections at supplier premises.