Procurement of Cartridges and Earthing System Hardware

The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) Office of Chief Engineer (Dev.) PMU LESCO, located near 132kv Qartaba Grid Station, Bahawalpur Road, Lahore, is procuring Cartridges and Earthing System Hardware for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement includes items such as 132KV columns, 11 KV steel structures, aluminum pipes, earth rods, earthing platforms, grounding sets, mould handles, and various types of cartridges and moulds. The materials are to be delivered to the LESCO warehouse at Chichoki Mallian, Sheikhupura, with strict adherence to technical specifications and type test requirements as per WAPDA/NTDC standards. Eligible bidders must be registered suppliers or manufacturers with relevant DISCOs/NTDC/PPMC and have valid FBR/ATL registration. They must also provide satisfactory performance certificates and valid type test reports or undertake fresh type tests at their own cost. The tender follows a Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method with a single stage-one envelope procedure. Bidders are required to submit their bids electronically via EPADS v2.0 by **July 2, 2026, 10:00 AM**, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day. Manual submissions are not accepted. The bid security must be submitted physically before the deadline, and all bids must comply with the detailed bidding documents available on EPADS. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and to carefully prepare all required documents including manufacturer authorizations, financial statements, and technical data to avoid disqualification. Early submission of bids and thorough compliance with the bidding instructions will enhance chances of success in this competitive procurement.