Procurement of 132KV Potential Transformer

The Hazara Electric Supply Company (HAZECO) based in Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is procuring 132KV Potential Transformers as part of its FY 2025-26 procurement plan. This procurement involves the supply of six units of 132KV Potential Transformers to be delivered free of cost to the HAZECO Regional Store in Abbottabad within 150 days from the date of issuance of the Purchase Order. The technical scope requires compliance with WAPDA/NTDC specifications amended to date, ensuring the transformers meet the highest standards of quality and performance. Bidders must provide valid type test reports from accredited laboratories and ensure the equipment is new, unused, and free from defects with a warranty period of 24 months from acceptance or 18 months from installation, whichever is earlier. The procurement follows a Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method and requires bidders to submit a single-stage, one-envelope bid through the EPADS v2.0 system. Eligibility criteria include PEC registration, FBR/ATL compliance, and proven experience in supplying similar or higher rated equipment within the last five years. Bidders must also demonstrate an average annual turnover equal to or exceeding the bid price and provide operational certificates from end users. The bid security must be submitted in the form of Call at Deposit or Bank Guarantee, and original bid security documents must be physically submitted to HAZECO HQ in Abbottabad before the deadline. The submission deadline is Wednesday, June 17, 2026, at 10:30 AM, with bid opening scheduled for 11:00 AM the same day on EPADS v2.0. Manual submissions are not accepted. Bidders are advised to register on EPADS v2.0 well in advance and ensure all required documents, including technical data, financial statements, and integrity pacts, are complete and compliant. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully review the technical specifications and ensure timely submission of bid security documents to avoid disqualification. This tender offers a significant opportunity for suppliers specializing in electrical equipment to engage with a reputable provincial electric supply company.