Procurement of Earth Resistance Tester

The Hazara Electric Supply Company (HAZECO) based in Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is procuring Earth Resistance Testers for the financial year 2025-26. This procurement is aimed at enhancing the electrical testing capabilities of HAZECO to ensure reliable power distribution and safety. The scope includes supply of 14 units of Earth Resistance Testers conforming to WAPDA/NTDC specifications DD-PD 21:2008, all amended to date. The delivery schedule requires full quantity within 60 days of purchase order issuance. Eligible bidders must be registered with FBR, have active tax status, and demonstrate at least two years of manufacturing experience or hold a valid Manufacturer's Authorization Letter (MAL). Past experience with DISCOs, NTDC, WAPDA, or GENCOs with satisfactory performance certificates is mandatory. Joint ventures are allowed with a maximum of two members, and all bidders must submit a Bid Security in the form of Call at Deposit or Bank Guarantee. The bidding documents require submission through the EPADS v2.0 platform only, with manual bid security submission at HAZECO HQ, Abbottabad. The tender opens for e-bidding on May 20, 2026, with a bid submission deadline on June 8, 2026, at 10:30 AM, followed by bid opening at 11:00 AM the same day. Bidders should ensure timely registration on EPADS and prepare their technical and financial bids carefully, including all required forms such as the Form of Bid, Price Schedule, Bidder Information, and Integrity Pact. A practical tip for bidders is to strictly adhere to the EPADS submission process and ensure the original bid security is physically submitted before the deadline to avoid disqualification. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers specializing in electrical testing equipment to engage with a reputable provincial electric supply company under transparent and regulated procurement rules.