Procurement of 132KV Earth Mast and 11KV Bus Bar Structure by Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO)

The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) through its Project Management Unit (IESCO-PMU) invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the procurement of goods under contract NCB-283 for the fiscal year 2026-27. The procurement involves supply of 132KV Earth Mast and 11KV Bus Bar Structure to be delivered at IESCO Regional Store, New Wah, with a delivery schedule of 120 days on EXW basis for local goods and 210 days on DDP basis for foreign goods after signing the contract. Items being procured: - 14 units of 132KV Earth Mast - 14 units of 11KV Bus Bar Structure The technical specifications conform to P-139:1980 standards. Bidders must be registered and meet eligibility criteria including PEC registration, FBR/NTN compliance, and demonstrate relevant experience with at least two contracts of similar complexity totaling Rs. 8 million in the last 10 years. Manufacturer experience of at least five years and satisfactory operation performance for two years is required. Financial capacity requirements include a minimum average annual turnover of Rs. 13 million and positive net worth of at least 40% of Rs. 8 million. Bid security and performance guarantee requirements are specified in the bidding documents. Bids must be submitted electronically via the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 portal by Friday, October 2, 2026 at 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. The procurement will follow the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents available on EPADS and ensure compliance with all requirements including bid security submission and registration on the EPADS portal. A pre-bid meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the Office of Chief Engineer (Development), IESCO, adjacent to 132KV Rawal Grid Station, Club Road, Islamabad. One practical tip for bidders is to register early on EPADS v2.0 and review the tutorial available on YouTube to avoid last-minute technical issues. This procurement offers a significant opportunity for qualified suppliers to provide critical electrical infrastructure components to IESCO in Islamabad Capital Territory.