Procurement of 200 KVA Pole Mounted Distribution Transformer

The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) (Material Management Directorate) is procuring 200 KVA Pole Mounted Distribution Transformers for multiple regional stores including Rawalpindi, Jhelum, and Islamabad. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and aims to enhance the distribution network capacity in these areas. The transformers must conform to NTDC Specifications DDS-84:2020 (Amended to date) ensuring quality and reliability. The technical scope includes supply and delivery of transformers in specified quantities to designated IESCO regional stores with delivery schedules ranging from 45 to 135 days from the date of issuance of purchase orders. The procurement follows a Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method under a National Single Stage-One Envelope procedure. Bidders must be registered with FBR, possess relevant PEC categories, and demonstrate manufacturing and supply experience of at least two years. They must also provide documentary evidence such as purchase orders from NTDC/WAPDA/DISCOs and comply with integrity and no-blacklisting declarations. The tender was published on July 2, 2026, with a submission deadline of July 17, 2026, at 10:30 AM via the EPADS v2.0 platform. Bidders must submit their bids electronically on EPADS and physically submit the bid security to IESCO Headquarters in Islamabad before the deadline. The contact person for this procurement is the Chief Engineer (MM) at IESCO Headquarters, reachable at +92-319-599-1800 or via email at ce_mm@iesco.com.pk. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and to carefully prepare the bid documents including the bid security and technical literature to avoid disqualification. Early submission is advised to accommodate any technical issues with the e-bidding system. Compliance with all technical specifications and submission requirements will be critical for success in this competitive procurement.