Procurement of 600V SID Cables & 15 KV XLPE Insulated Power Cable S/Core 240MM^2 (500 MCM)

The Material Management department of Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) is procuring 600V SID Cables and 15 KV XLPE Insulated Power Cable (Un-Armoured) S/Core 240MM^2 (500 MCM) for the fiscal year 2026-27. This procurement is specific to Peshawar city and surrounding areas including Nowshera, Bannu, and Chakdara. Items being procured: - P.V.C 19/.083 4-Core Aluminium or aluminium alloy wire (70mm2) at 50 Km quantity - P.V.C 37/.083 4-Core Aluminium or aluminium alloy wire (120mm2) at 50 Km quantity - 15 KV XLPE Insulated Power Cable (Un-Armoured) S/Core 240MM2 (500 MCM) at 50 Km quantity The technical scope requires compliance with WAPDA PPMC/NTDC specifications DDS-8:2007 for PVC cables and P-29:2010 for power cables, all amended to date. Delivery is scheduled within 45 to 90 days as per PESCO requirements. The cables will be delivered to Regional Store PESCO Nowshera and Field Store PESCO, Peshawar, Bannu & Chakdara. Eligibility criteria include valid prototype approval, FBR registration, no blacklisting, and prior satisfactory performance certificates with DISCOs or WAPDA formations. Bidders must submit bids through EPADS v2.0 by the deadline of Friday, July 31, 2026, 10:00 AM, with bid opening at 10:30 AM the same day. Hard copies of bid security must be submitted physically before the deadline. The procurement follows Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and submit all required documents including bid security in the prescribed format to avoid disqualification. The contact person for queries is the Assistant Procurement at PESCO HQ, reachable at +92-347-117-7117 or dm.mm@pesco.com.pk. The procurement emphasizes strict adherence to technical specifications and timely delivery to ensure contract compliance.