Procurement of Fire Fighting Equipment for Hyderabad Electric Supply Company

Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) invites bids for the procurement of fire fighting equipment to be supplied at Regional Store MCPL Workshop Jamshoro, Sindh. This procurement includes items such as Chemical Foam (10 Gallon and 2 Gallon types), Sand Containers with Shovel, CO2 Trolley Mounted Twin and Single Cylinders, Fire Buckets with Stand, CO2 Fire Extinguishers (5KG), and Dry Chemical Powder (50KG). The tender is issued under tender number PMU-206/25-26 and is financed from HESCO's own resources. The technical scope covers supply of equipment conforming to WAPDA/PEPCO/NTDC specifications, including detailed quality assurance and type test requirements. The delivery period is 120 days from the date of signing the Purchase Order. Bidders must be registered with FBR, on the Active Taxpayers List, and not blacklisted by any government entity. Experience requirements include successful completion of at least two contracts of similar nature within the last seven years, manufacturing experience of at least five years, and satisfactory operational certificates from end users. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS by 20 May 2026 at 10:30 AM, with bid opening at 11:00 AM the same day. Bid security of PKR 90,000 is required in the form of bank guarantee, CDR, or banker's cheque. Original bid security must be submitted before bid closing. The submission method is electronic only; manual bids will be rejected. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure full compliance with the detailed documentation requirements including manufacturer authorization, performance certificates, and financial data to avoid disqualification. Also, timely submission of original bid security and registration on EPADS is critical for bid acceptance. The procurement offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers specializing in fire safety equipment to engage with a major power distribution company in Sindh.