Procurement of 132kV Line CTs

The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) Project Management Unit (PMU) is procuring 132kV Line Current Transformers (CTs) for the 132KV Qurtaba Grid Station Muzang in Lahore, Punjab. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and involves supply of 54 units of 132KV Line CTs with specific technical specifications (1200:600/300/5/5/5A) including SSS. The procurement process follows the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method and requires bidders to submit their bids electronically via the EPADS v2.0 platform by June 30, 2026, 10:00 AM. Manual submissions are not accepted. The technical scope includes supply of brand new, tested, and certified CTs conforming to WAPDA/NTDC specifications and NTDC revised type test policy. Bidders must provide valid type test reports from designated labs or undertake fresh type tests at their own cost. The delivery location is LESCO warehouse at Chicho-ki-Mallian, Sheikhupura, with a delivery period of 180 days from contract award. Bidders must be registered suppliers/manufacturers with LESCO/DISCOs/NTDC/GENCOs and have valid FBR/ATL registration. Experience requirements include at least 5 years manufacturing and 3 years supply experience of similar or higher capacity equipment, along with satisfactory performance certificates and manufacturer authorization. Key dates include a pre-bid meeting on June 18, 2026, at 10:00 AM at the 132KV Qurtaba Grid Station Muzang, Lahore, and a bid clarification deadline on June 23, 2026. Bidders must submit a bid security as per the bidding documents and provide a performance guarantee of 10% of the contract price upon award. The submission address for the original bid security is the 132KV Qurtaba Grid Station Muzang, Lahore. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and to carefully prepare all required documents including technical data, manufacturer authorization, and financial statements to avoid disqualification. Early submission of bids and bid security is crucial to comply with the strict deadline and avoid rejection. Bidders should also prepare for inspection and testing requirements as per LESCO's standards to ensure smooth contract execution.