Procurement of Dry Batteries

The Faisalabad Electric Supply Company Limited (FESCO) is inviting bids for the procurement of dry batteries for its Computer Center in Faisalabad. This procurement is aimed at ensuring uninterrupted power backup and operational efficiency at the facility. The tender reference number is FESCO/Dry batteries/01. Items being procured: - Dry Batteries (specific quantities and specifications are detailed in the bidding documents). The procurement will be conducted through a single stage-one envelope procedure using the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2004. All bids must be accompanied by a bid security of Rs. 70,000 in the form of Pay Order, Banker’s Cheque, or Demand Draft in favor of the Chief Executive Officer FESCO. The bidding documents containing detailed terms, conditions, specifications, and requirements are available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0. Eligible bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 to participate. The e-bids must be submitted electronically through EPADS by Friday, July 31, 2026, at 03:00 PM. Bids will be opened on the same day at 03:30 PM. Manual submissions will not be entertained. Vendors not registered on the new EPADS version may register at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. A tutorial for registration is available on YouTube. This tender requires bidders to have valid FBR registration and relevant experience in supplying electrical goods, particularly batteries. PEC registration is not explicitly mentioned but compliance with procurement rules is mandatory. The bid security and earnest money requirements must be strictly followed. The submission deadline is **Friday, July 31, 2026, 03:00 PM**. Bidders should ensure timely registration and submission on EPADS to avoid disqualification. The contact person for queries is the Director (MIS) FESCO, reachable at phone 041-9220586 or cell 0370-1800515, and email faisal.shahzad@fesco.com.pk. A practical tip for bidders: Carefully review the bid security requirements and ensure the Pay Order or Banker’s Cheque is prepared in the exact name of the Chief Executive Officer FESCO to avoid rejection. Early registration on EPADS and submission well before the deadline is highly recommended to address any technical issues.