Procurement of 11kV Pin Insulator (Normal) by Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO)

The Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) invites sealed bids for the procurement of 11kV Pin Insulator (Normal) under Tender No. 1970/26 for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement is planned to be executed through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 platform, ensuring transparency and ease of participation for all eligible bidders registered on the portal. Items being procured: - 11kV Pin Insulator (Normal), Quantity: 50,000 Numbers, Delivery Locations: Regional Store HESCO at Hyderabad, Jamshoro & Nawabshah. The technical specifications conform to WAPDA/PPMC/NTDC standard Specification No. P-6:76 (amended to date). Bidders must comply fully with the technical and contractual conditions, including submission of bid security in the form of Pay Order, Call Deposit, Bank Guarantee, or Demand Draft. The procurement will follow the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique under a Single Stage One Envelope procedure. Eligibility criteria include valid registration with FBR, pre-qualification with HESCO/DISCOs/NTDC/PPMC/WAPDA, and satisfactory past performance with at least one similar purchase order completed in the last five years. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 by Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with bid opening scheduled the same day at 11:30 AM. Manual submissions will not be entertained. The original bid security must be physically submitted to the Material Management Directorate, Room # 237, WAPDA Offices Complex, HESCO Headquarters, Hussainabad, Hyderabad before the closing time. Partial deliveries and payments are allowed. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance guarantee of 5% of the contract price within 14 days of the Letter of Intent issuance. Bidders are advised to carefully review all bidding documents, including the detailed terms, conditions, and specifications available on EPADS. One practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration and familiarization with the EPADS v2.0 system to avoid last-minute technical issues during bid submission. Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) emphasizes strict adherence to delivery schedules and quality standards, with liquidated damages applicable for delays and warranty obligations for 12 months post-delivery.