LESCO Material Management invites bids for galvanized steel wire 10 mm as per standard specification P-0012:80 in Lahore, Punjab. This procurement covers supply to Regional Store Shalamar, 132-KV Grid Station Walgon Sohail, and 132-KV Grid Station Pattoki with a total quantity of 187,500 kg. The contract is for FY 2025-26 and requires strict adherence to NTDC standard DDS-82:2007. The delivery schedule is split into two phases: 100,000 kg within 75 days and 87,500 kg within the next 60 days from contract commencement. The galvanized steel wire must meet all technical specifications and quality standards, including local manufacturing verification and prototype approval. Inspection will be conducted at the manufacturer's premises by LESCO and PPMC representatives. The supplier is responsible for all duties, taxes, and levies until delivery. The contract price is fixed and includes all applicable taxes except sales tax, which is quoted separately. Bidders must be registered with FBR, on the Active Taxpayers List, and prequalified with LESCO/DISCOs/WAPDA. Bidders must comply with PEC category requirements and provide a performance security of 5% of the contract value. Bid security of PKR 2,100,000 is required. The contract includes a 12-month warranty period with a 14-day defect correction window. Payment will be made after pre-audit within 60 days of invoice submission. Delivery is essential and liquidated damages of 2% per month up to 10% apply for delays. The contract is governed by Pakistani law with dispute resolution through arbitration in Lahore. Submission deadline is bold April 14, 2026 10:30 AM via EPADS online portal. Bids will be opened same day at 11:00 AM. The physical address for bid security submission is LESCO Head Quarter, 22-A Queens Road, Lahore. Pro-Tip: Ensure all required documents including manufacturer authorization, tax certificates, and beneficiary declarations are complete and properly paginated to avoid disqualification. Check for compliance with WAPDA/NTDC standards and avoid conditional bids or alternate proposals which will be rejected.