Procurement of Control Cables and Power Cables

The Hazara Electric Supply Company (HAZECO) based in Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is procuring Control Cables and Power Cables for the financial year 2025-26. This procurement includes various sizes of control cables such as 4 x 2.5 mm, 8 x 2.5 mm, 16 x 2.5 mm, and 4 x 6 mm, as well as power cables including 3-Core AWG 4/0 and 1000 MCM (S/Core) power cables. All items must comply with the latest WAPDA/NTDC specifications amended to date. The technical scope requires suppliers to provide goods that meet stringent quality standards, including valid type test reports from accredited laboratories. The delivery location is HAZECO Regional Store Abbottabad with a delivery period of 90 days. Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 and submit bids electronically by June 16, 2026, 02:30 PM, with bid opening at 03:00 PM the same day. Manual bids will not be accepted. Eligibility criteria include PEC registration, FBR/ATL registration, and proven experience supplying similar or higher rated materials in the last five years. Bidders must submit evidence of satisfactory operation certificates from DISCO/NTDC/WAPDA/GENCO end users. Joint ventures are allowed with a maximum of two members, and at least one partner must meet the experience requirements. The average annual turnover of the bidder or JV partners must be equal to or greater than the bid price. The bid security must be submitted in the form of Call at Deposit or Bank Guarantee. The submission address for the original bid security is HAZECO HQ, Gulistan Colony, College Road, Abbottabad. Bidders are advised to carefully prepare their technical and financial bids, ensuring all required documents such as Letter of Bid, Price Schedule, Bidder Information Form, and Manufacturer Authorization are included. A practical tip for bidders is to register early on EPADS v2.0 and familiarize themselves with the e-bidding process to avoid last-minute technical issues. Also, ensure all technical specifications and quality standards are met to avoid disqualification. The earnest money and bid security requirements must be strictly adhered to, and all communications should be in English as per the bidding documents. The deadline and submission method are fixed and non-negotiable, so timely electronic submission is critical.