Procurement of A.A Conductor Ant (Insulated) by Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO)

The Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the procurement of A.A Conductor Ant (Insulated) under Tender No. 2000/26 for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement is planned to be executed through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 platform, ensuring transparency and ease of participation for all registered suppliers. The procurement will follow the Single Stage One Envelope procedure with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Items being procured: - A.A Conductor Ant (Insulated) with a quantity of 50 Km The goods must conform to WAPDA/PPMC/NTDC standard Specification No. DD -PD-44:91 (amended to date). Delivery locations include Regional Store HESCO at Hyderabad, Jamshoro, and Nawabshah. The delivery period and warranty terms are specified in the bidding documents. Bidders must be registered manufacturers with HESCO/DISCOs/NTDC/PPMC/WAPDA in the relevant category and must submit a bid security of Rs. 655,000 valid for 88 days from the tender opening date. The bid security must be submitted physically before the closing date to the Material Management Directorate at HESCO Hyderabad. Bids must be submitted online through EPADS v2.0 by 23rd October 2026 at 11:00 AM. Manual submissions will not be entertained. The bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM. All bidders must comply with eligibility criteria including FBR Active Taxpayers List registration, no blacklisting, and submission of required documents such as prototype approval if applicable. Partial deliveries and payments are allowed. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and upload all required documents clearly and legibly to avoid disqualification. Also, submit the original bid security physically before the deadline to maintain eligibility. Bidders should carefully review the technical specifications and contractual conditions to avoid deviations that may lead to rejection. This procurement offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers to engage with HESCO for the supply of high-quality insulated conductors essential for power distribution in Sindh province.