Procurement of Goods by Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO)

The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) invites prequalified suppliers of substation equipment to submit bids under the Closed Framework Agreement for procurement of goods. This procurement is specifically for Framework Agreement period supplies and aims to provide basic information to enable potential applicants to decide whether to respond to this prequalification notice. Items being procured: - Substation equipment as per Framework Agreement FWP0560 Only prequalified applicants will be entitled to participate in subsequent procurement proceedings. The Closed Framework Agreement is expected to be signed with the successful bidder(s) for a period of 12 months. Applicants must fulfill eligibility requirements including PEC registration and FBR/ATL status. Further information can be obtained from IESCO-Transport Directorate (Islamabad Electric Supply Company) via the provided EPADS portal link. Bids must be submitted electronically through EPADS 2.0 by Thursday, November 5, 2026, 11:00 AM. Late submissions will not be entertained. Bidders must accompany their bids with a Bid Security in the form of CDR valid for 120 days beyond the bid validity period. Vendors not registered on EPADS 2.0 must complete registration prior to bidding. This procurement follows Rule 48 of Public Procurement Rules, 2004, and grievances can be addressed to the Director (Transport) IESCO. Interested applicants should carefully review the detailed instructions and guidelines available on the EPADS portal. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration on the EPADS portal and prepare your bid security well in advance to avoid last-minute submission issues. Also, carefully review all eligibility criteria and documentation requirements to avoid disqualification.