Procurement of D-Operating Rod 12' for Sukkur Electric Power Company

The Sukkur Electric Power Company (SEPCO) (MM Directorate) invites bids for the procurement of D-Operating Rod 12' under Tender No 1379/26 for the financial year 2025-26. This procurement is specific to Sukkur, Sindh, and involves the supply of 976 units of D-Operating Rods as per NTDC Specification DDS-43:2008. The materials are to be delivered on a Free Consignee Stores (FCS) basis to Regional Stores Rohri and Larkana within 90 days or earlier. The technical scope requires strict compliance with the latest specifications and prototype approval from Chief Engineer (S&S) NTDC where applicable. Bidders must submit samples, technical data, and relevant documentation including prequalification certificates, registration with SEPCO/DISCOs/NTDC/GENCOs, and FBR Active Taxpayer List (ATL) status. Experience of at least two years in supplying similar equipment to SEPCO or related WAPDA formations is mandatory. The procurement follows the Single Stage-Two Envelope procedure with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS). Key dates include bid submission deadline on June 9, 2026, at 10:30 AM via EPADS v2.0, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day. Original bid security must be submitted physically before the deadline. The contact office is Manager Material Management, SEPCO HQ, Sukkur. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration and submission on EPADS v2.0, as manual bids are not accepted. Also, submitting complete and compliant samples before the deadline is critical to avoid disqualification. Earnest Money in the form of Pay Order or Bank Guarantee is required, and bids must remain valid for 120 days. Strict adherence to specifications and timely delivery will be monitored with liquidated damages applicable for delays.