Procurement of 11 KV Dropout Cutout (Single Insulator) by Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO)

Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) invites sealed bids for the procurement of 11 KV Dropout Cutout (Single Insulator) under Tender No. 1995/26 for the financial year 2026-27. The procurement is planned for delivery at Regional Store HESCO in Hyderabad, Jamshoro, and Nawabshah. Items being procured: - 11 KV Dropout Cutout (Single Insulator), Quantity: 9000 Nos. The goods must comply with WAPDA/PPMC/NTDC standard specifications DDS-49:2009 and DDS-27:2005 (amended to date). The delivery period is 90 days from the date of purchase order. The supply shall be made on Free Consignee Stores (FCS) basis at the specified regional stores. The supplier is responsible for unloading the goods. The procurement follows the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method with a fixed price in Pakistani Rupees. Bidders must be registered manufacturers with HESCO/DISCOs/NTDC/PPMC/WAPDA and on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL). Bid security is required in the form specified, and original bid security must be submitted physically before the closing date. Performance security of 5% of the contract price is required within 14 days of Letter of Intent issuance. Partial deliveries and payments are allowed. Bids must be submitted electronically through EPADS v2.0 by Tuesday, October 6, 2026, 11:00 AM. Manual submissions will not be accepted. Technical and financial bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM via EPADS. Bidders should ensure compliance with all technical specifications and contractual conditions. The procurement includes a warranty period of 12 months from the date of supply completion. Inspection and testing will be conducted by authorized representatives. Late bids or bids without proper bid security will be rejected. For participation, bidders must register on EPADS v2.0 and upload all required documents including bid security, technical compliance forms, and supply records. The procuring agency reserves the right to reject any or all bids without assigning reasons. One practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely submission of original bid security to avoid disqualification. Contact details and submission instructions are provided for assistance.