Procurement of Capacitor Cells and Racks

The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) through its Chief Engineer (Development) PMU is procuring Capacitor Cells and Racks for the 132KV Qurtaba Grid Station Muzang in Lahore, Punjab. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and involves supply of 11kV Capacitor Cells (200kVAR), 132kV Capacitor Cells (400kVAR), and 11kV Capacitor Racks with holders as per WAPDA/NTDC specifications. The materials will be delivered to LESCO warehouse at Chicho-ki-Mallian, Sheikhupura District. The technical scope includes compliance with WAPDA/NTDC amended specifications, valid type test reports from designated labs, and submission of technical data and drawings for approval. Bidders must have at least five years manufacturing and three years supply experience of similar or higher capacity equipment, valid FBR registration, and satisfactory performance certificates. Joint ventures are allowed with a maximum of two members. The bid submission deadline is Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at 10:00 AM via the EPADS v2.0 system, with manual submission of bid security at the specified address. The bid opening will be on the same day at 11:45 AM. Bidders are advised to carefully prepare their technical and financial bids, ensure timely registration on EPADS, and submit all required documents including bid security, manufacturer authorization, and integrity pact. A practical tip is to ensure early registration on EPADS and thorough compliance with bid security submission requirements to avoid disqualification. The estimated cost is not specified but the procurement follows Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) methodology. The contact person is the Chief Engineer (Dev.) PMU, reachable at +92-370-499-8888 and cedev@lesco.gov.pk.