Procurement of Galvanised Steel Wire

The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) (Material Management Directorate) based in Islamabad Capital Territory is procuring Galvanised Steel Wire for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement is planned under contract reference number P77158 and invites eligible bidders to participate through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 platform. Items being procured: - G.S Galvanized Wire 6 mm, Quantity: 130 MT (65 MT with 45 days delivery, 65 MT with 75 days delivery) - G.S Galvanized Wire 10 mm, Quantity: 50 MT (full quantity within 45 days) The technical specifications require the galvanised steel wire to conform to NTDC Specification P-12:80 (amended to date). Delivery locations include IESCO Regional Stores in Rawalpindi, Islamabad, and Rajjar. The delivery schedule is 45 to 75 days from the date of issuance of purchase order. The procurement includes inspection at the manufacturer's works by Chief Engineer (MI) PPMC Lahore jointly with Chief Engineer (MM) IESCO or authorized representatives. The supplier must provide a warranty of 12 months and a performance guarantee of 5% of the contract price. Eligibility criteria include valid prototype approval, registration as manufacturer with NTDC/WAPDA/DISCOs/GENCOs/Govt. departments, minimum 2 years manufacturing experience, and financial soundness with average annual turnover of 1.5 times the contract value. Bidders must submit relevant documents including purchase orders, financial reports, tax returns, and declarations. Joint ventures are not allowed. The bid submission deadline is Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at 10:30 AM via EPADS v2.0 only. Manual submissions will not be accepted. Bids will be opened the same day at 11:00 AM. Bid security in the form of Call at Deposit or Bank Guarantee is required and must be submitted physically before the deadline. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and to submit the original bid security physically at the IESCO Headquarters in Islamabad before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Also, carefully review the technical specifications and ensure compliance with NTDC standards to avoid rejection during evaluation. This procurement offers a significant opportunity for suppliers of galvanised steel wire to engage with a major electric supply company in Islamabad Capital Territory under transparent and regulated public procurement rules.