Procurement of ACSR Rail Conductor

The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) is procuring ACSR Rail Conductor for its operations in Lahore, Punjab. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and aims to supply 115 kilometers of ACSR Rail Conductor to the LESCO warehouse at Chicho-ki-mallian, Sheikhupura. The scope includes supply of conductors conforming to P-50:88 specifications amended to date, with delivery scheduled within 120 days from contract award. Bidders must be registered with LESCO/DISCOs/NTDC/GENCOs or PPMC and have valid FBR/ATL registration. Experience in similar contracts and valid manufacturer authorization is mandatory. Technical data, drawings, and valid type test reports from designated labs are required. The tender follows a Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method with a single stage one envelope procedure. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 by July 1, 2026, 10:00 AM, with bid opening at 10:30 AM the same day. Manual submissions are not accepted. Earnest Money in the form of Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, Call Deposit, Bank Guarantee, or Demand Draft is required. The bid security must be submitted physically before the deadline. The contract includes a 10% performance guarantee and a warranty period of 18 months from installation or 24 months from delivery, whichever is earlier. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and submit all required documents including technical data, type test reports, and bid security in the prescribed formats to avoid disqualification. The procurement process emphasizes compliance with PPRA rules and encourages transparency and fairness throughout the bidding and evaluation stages.