Procurement of 2/C LT ALUMN SID CABLE 7/.052 (10mm²) by Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO)

The Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) invites sealed bids for the procurement of 2/C LT ALUMN SID CABLE 7/.052 (10mm²) under Tender No. 2001/26 for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement is planned for delivery to Regional Stores of HESCO located in Hyderabad, Jamshoro, and Nawabshah. Items being procured: - 2/C LT ALUMN SID CABLE 7/.052 (10mm²), Quantity: 410 Nos. The cables must comply with WAPDA/PPMC/NTDC standard Specification No. DDS -8:2007 (amended to date). The procurement will be conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 using a National Single Stage-One Envelope procedure with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique. Bidders must be registered manufacturers with HESCO/DISCOs/NTDC/PPMC/WAPDA in the relevant category and must be on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL). A bid security of Rs. 1,800,000 valid for 88 days from the tender opening date is required, submitted both electronically and physically before the deadline. The delivery period is 90 days from the date of purchase order, with partial deliveries and payments allowed. The goods shall be supplied on Free Consignee Stores (FCS) basis at Regional Stores of HESCO. Inspection will be conducted jointly by Chief Engineer (MI) PPMC Lahore and HESCO representatives. The successful bidder must provide a performance guarantee of 5% of the contract price valid for 12 months from completion of supply. Warranty period is 12 months from completion of supply with replacement and repair obligations. Bids must be submitted online via EPADS v2.0 by October 23, 2026, 11:00 AM. Manual submissions will not be entertained. The bid opening will be held on the same day at 11:30 AM. Bidders are advised to register on EPADS v2.0 and ensure all documents are clear and legible. One practical tip: ensure timely submission of original bid security to the specified HESCO office to avoid disqualification. This procurement offers a valuable opportunity for qualified suppliers to provide high-quality aluminum cables to a major power distribution company in Sindh province. Bidders should carefully review all bidding documents and comply with all technical and eligibility criteria to maximize their chances of success.