Procurement of ACSR Rabbit Conductor (Insulated)

The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) (Material Management Directorate) based in Islamabad Capital Territory is procuring ACSR Rabbit Conductor (Insulated) for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement is planned under the reference number P55139 and invites bids from eligible suppliers registered on the EPADS v2.0 platform. The procurement follows the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method and requires bidders to submit their bids electronically through EPADS v2.0 by the deadline of Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 10:30 AM. The bid opening will be held on the same day at 11:00 AM. Items being procured: - ACSR Rabbit Conductor (Insulated) with a quantity of 275 Km The technical specifications require the conductor to conform to NTDC Specification P-50:88 & DD-PD-67:95 (amended to date). The delivery location is the IESCO Regional Store covering Rawalpindi, Islamabad, Rajjar, and Wah with a delivery period of 45 days from the issuance of the purchase order. Inspection of the material will be conducted at the manufacturer's works by the Chief Engineer (MI) PPMC Lahore jointly with Chief Engineer (MM) IESCO or their authorized representatives. The supplier must provide a 12-month warranty from the date of issuance of the purchase order. Eligibility criteria include valid prototype approval, prequalification with NTDC/WAPDA/DISCOs/GENCOs/Govt. Departments, no blacklisting, and compliance with financial and technical requirements such as minimum 2 years manufacturing experience, audited financial reports for the last three years, and average annual turnover of at least 1.5 times the contract value. Bidders must also submit various declarations and documents including integrity pact, declaration of beneficial ownership for contracts exceeding PKR 50 million, and no deviation certificates. The bid security must be submitted in the form of Call at Deposit or Bank Guarantee and the performance guarantee will be 5% of the contract price. Payment will be made in Pakistani Rupees after delivery and acceptance of goods, supported by required documentation including inspection certificates and tax clearances. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and to submit the original bid security physically at the IESCO Headquarters before the bid submission deadline to avoid disqualification. Also, bidders should prepare all required documents meticulously to meet the technical and financial eligibility criteria to enhance their chances of success. This procurement offers a significant opportunity for suppliers of electrical works and equipment, specifically insulated conductors, to engage with a major electric supply company in Islamabad Capital Territory.