Procurement of 400 KVA Pole Mounted Distribution Transformer

The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) (Material Management Directorate) invites bids for the procurement of 400 KVA Pole Mounted Distribution Transformer. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and is based in Islamabad Capital Territory. The tender reference number is P77134. Items being procured: - 400 KVA Pole Mounted Distribution Transformer (Quantity: 35 Nos) The transformers must conform to NTDC Specifications DDS-84:2020 (Amended to date). Delivery is scheduled within 60 days to the IESCO Regional Store Rawalpindi. The technical scope includes supply of high-quality distribution transformers suitable for pole mounting, meeting all specified standards and quality requirements. Inspection will be conducted jointly by Chief Engineer (MI) PPMC Lahore and Chief Engineer (MM) IESCO Islamabad or their authorized representatives. The supplier must provide necessary invoices for silicon steel and oil during inspections. Eligibility criteria require bidders to have manufacturing experience of at least 2 years, supply experience of at least 1 year, valid registration as manufacturer with NTDC/WAPDA/DISCOs/GENCOs/Govt. Departments, and compliance with FBR/ATL registrations. Bidders must submit copies of purchase orders for similar products supplied in the last two years, audited financial reports for the last three years, and demonstrate average annual turnover of at least 1.5 times the contract value. Integrity Pact and Declaration of Beneficial Ownership are mandatory for contracts exceeding specified thresholds. The bid submission deadline is Wednesday, August 19, 2026 at 10:30 AM via EPADS v2.0. Bids will be opened the same day at 11:00 AM. Manual submissions are not accepted. Bid security in the form of Call at Deposit or Bank Guarantee is required and must be submitted physically before the deadline. The procurement method is National Single Stage-One Envelope using Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS). A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and submit all required documents including bid security physically before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Pay close attention to the technical specifications and inspection requirements to ensure compliance and avoid rejection during quality checks.