Procurement of A.A. Conductor WASP (Insulated)

Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) invites sealed bids for the procurement of A.A. Conductor WASP (Insulated) under Tender No. 1998/26. The procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and will be conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 platform. Bidders must be registered and comply with all eligibility criteria including registration with FBR, prequalification with HESCO/DISCOs/NTDC/PPMC/WAPDA, and must submit bid security as specified. The procurement follows a Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method under a Single Stage One Envelope procedure. Items being procured: - A.A. Conductor WASP (Insulated) with a quantity of 270 Km totaling 3,500,000 units to be delivered to Regional Store HESCO Hyderabad, Jamshoro & Nawabshah. The conductors must comply with WAPDA/PPMC/NTDC standard Specification No.DD-PD-44:91 (amended to date). Delivery period is 90 days from the date of contract. Bidders must submit all required documents including Form of Bid, Bidder Information Form, certificates of compliance, supply records, and no deviation declarations. Bid security must be submitted physically before the deadline and scanned copies uploaded on EPADS. Performance security of 5% of contract price is required upon award. Partial deliveries and payments are allowed. The bidding documents and clarifications are available on EPADS portal. Bids must be submitted online on EPADS v2.0 by October 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM and will be opened the same day at 11:30 AM. Manual bids will not be accepted. Eligibility requires active tax status, no blacklisting, valid prototype approval if applicable, and satisfactory past performance. The contract includes warranty provisions, inspection requirements, and liquidated damages for delays. Payment will be made in PKR within 30 days of invoice submission and acceptance. Bidders are advised to carefully review all bidding documents and ensure timely submission of all required documents and bid security. Registration on EPADS v2.0 is mandatory for participation. This tender offers a significant opportunity for qualified suppliers to provide high-quality insulated conductors to HESCO in Hyderabad and surrounding areas. Bidders should ensure compliance with all technical and contractual conditions to avoid disqualification.