Procurement of 11kV Incoming Panel 2400/1200/5/5A by Sukkur Electric Power Company (SEPCO)

Sukkur Electric Power Company (SEPCO) invites sealed electronic bids through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 for the procurement of 11kV Incoming Panel 2400/1200/5/5A under tender number NCB-S-08/2026 for the financial year 2026-27. The procurement is planned for delivery to the SEPCO Warehouse at 132KV Grid Station, Arain Road, Sukkur, Sindh. The items being procured include 19 units of 11kV Incoming Surge Protector Panels as per NTDC specifications amended to date. Bidders must be registered manufacturers, suppliers, distributors, or authorized dealers with at least 5 years of manufacturing experience and must provide satisfactory operational experience certificates and purchase order records. The delivery period is 120 days or earlier from the date of issuance of the purchase order. Bids must be submitted online on EPADS v2.0 by Monday, September 28, 2026, at 01:30 PM and will be opened the same day at 02:00 PM. Manual bids will not be accepted. A bid security of 2% of the total bid amount excluding 18% GST is required in the form of Pay Order, Bank Guarantee, or Demand Draft from a scheduled bank in Pakistan, valid for 150 days from bid opening. The procurement will follow the Single Stage-One Envelope procedure with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS). Technical specifications require compliance with IEC standards and NTDC specifications. Inspection will be conducted by SEPCO and NTDC representatives with applicable inspection fees. Payment will be made against delivery and inspection certificates, with no advance payment allowed. Bidders must provide a performance guarantee of 5% of the contract price. Bidders are advised to register on EPADS v2.0 and ensure all required documents including power of attorney, technical data, and non-blacklisting undertakings are submitted. This tender offers a significant opportunity for qualified suppliers to provide high-quality electrical panels to SEPCO in Sukkur. Items being procured: - 11kV Incoming Surge Protector Panel 2400/1200/5/5A (Quantity: 19 units) The scope includes supply, delivery, and inspection of panels meeting NTDC specifications. Bidders must have valid type test reports or be prepared for testing at approved laboratories. Eligibility requires sound financial status, positive net worth for the last 3 years, and average annual turnover exceeding twice the bid price. Bid submission and opening will be conducted electronically via EPADS. The bid security original must be submitted physically before the deadline at SEPCO's office in Sukkur. One practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely submission of the original bid security to avoid disqualification, as scanned copies alone are insufficient. Bidders should also carefully review the technical specifications and provide complete documentation to avoid rejection.