Procurement of 15 kV XLPE Power Cable 240mm2 Single Core (Unarmoured)

The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) Material Management department invites bids for the procurement of 15 kV XLPE Power Cable 240mm2 Single Core (Unarmoured) to be delivered at IESCO Regional Store, Islamabad. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2025-26 and aims to supply 1000 units divided into two lots of 500 units each. The technical scope requires compliance with NTDC Specifications P-29:2010 (amended to date) ensuring high quality and durability of the power cables. The supplier must provide factory acceptance tests (FAT), type test reports, and allow inspection by IESCO engineers. The delivery schedule is strict, with staged delivery periods ranging from 45 to 180 days from the issuance of purchase orders. Eligibility criteria include PEC registration, FBR/ATL compliance, and proven manufacturing experience of at least five years with similar equipment. Bidders must demonstrate financial strength with an average annual turnover of PKR 2700 million and net worth of PKR 600 million. The bid submission deadline is Monday, June 8, 2026, at 10:30 AM via the EPADS v2.0 e-bidding system. Manual submissions are not accepted. The bid must be accompanied by a bid security in the form of a call deposit or bank guarantee. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and to submit all required documents including the bid security original physically before the deadline to avoid disqualification. The procurement follows Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) with fixed prices in PKR. The contract includes a 24-month warranty period and requires a 10% performance guarantee. Bidders should carefully review the detailed technical specifications and comply fully to avoid rejection. This tender offers a significant opportunity for qualified manufacturers and suppliers to engage with IESCO for a critical power infrastructure project in Islamabad.