Procurement of Current Transformers, Control Wire & Energy Meter by Pakistan Security Printing Corporation Karachi

The Pakistan Security Printing Corporation (Procurement) invites sealed bids for the procurement of Current Transformers, Control Wire, and Energy Meters for its operations in Karachi. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and will be conducted through the National Single Stage-One Envelope procedure using Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique on the EPADS v2.0 platform. Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 and submit their bids electronically before the deadline of Friday, October 2, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Manual submissions will not be entertained. Items being procured: - Current Transformer CT 600/5A (3 units) - Current Transformer CT 300/5A (9 units) - Current Transformer CT 250/5A (87 units) - Current Transformer CT 100/5A (15 units) - Control Wire 4 mm² Single Core Flexible Control Wire, 2 coils (90 meters each, red and black) - Energy Meter Circutor CVM-C4 Power Analyzer (10 units) The current transformers are split-core type, suitable for AC metering applications with accuracy class 0.5S and rated burden of 5 VA minimum. The control wire is flexible copper, PVC insulated, suitable for continuous current transformer secondary service. The energy meters are three-phase power analyzers with RS-485/Modbus communication interface, designed for precise electrical parameter measurement and energy management. Bidders must comply with the technical specifications as per the attached BOQ (Annexure A) and provide manufacturer authorization where applicable. Eligibility criteria include valid NADRA citizenship, FBR registration, and no blacklisting in the last five years. Bid security or bid securing declaration is mandatory as per the bidding documents. The bids will be opened on EPADS v2.0 on the same day at 11:30 AM. The procuring agency reserves the right to reject all bids prior to award without liability. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance guarantee and sign the contract promptly after award. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and upload all required documents including scanned bid security before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Also, carefully review the technical specifications and submit bids with fixed prices in PKR as per the bidding instructions. This procurement is specific to Karachi, Sindh province, under the jurisdiction of Pakistan Security Printing Corporation. For further details and bid submission, visit the EPADS portal at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/119188.