Procurement of T-2052 AAC ANT Conductor by Quetta Electric Supply Company (QESCO)

The Quetta Electric Supply Company (QESCO) invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the procurement of T-2052 AAC ANT Conductor under contract reference P90793 for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement is planned to be executed in Quetta, Balochistan, with delivery to QESCO Regional Store at Sheikhmanda Airport Chowk, Quetta. Items being procured: - AAC ANT Bare Aluminum Conductor at 314.24 KM with quantity 1476942 18 (units unclear) - Delivery schedule split into two periods: 1 to 60 days for 157 KM and 61 to 120 days for 157.24 KM The technical specifications conform to WAPDA/PPMC Specification No. P-63:2007 amended to date. Bidders must be registered with relevant authorities including FBR and possess valid prototype approval. Experience with QESCO or other DISCOs in supplying AAC ANT Conductor over the last two years is mandatory. Bid security in the form of Pay Order, Call Deposit, Bank Guarantee, or Demand Draft is required. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 portal before the deadline of Friday, September 25, 2026 at 11:30 AM, with bid opening at 12:00 PM the same day. Manual submissions are not accepted. The procurement will follow the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents available on EPADS and ensure compliance with all eligibility and technical requirements. One practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and submission of original bid security to QESCO HQ, Zarghoon Road, Quetta before the deadline to avoid disqualification. This tender offers a significant opportunity for suppliers of electrical conductors to engage with a major power distribution company in Balochistan. Bidders should prepare their bids in English and ensure all documentation is complete and accurate to meet the evaluation criteria.