Procurement of Graphite Carbon Electrodes and Electrode Graphite 228.6 to 230mm x 1524mm x 50mm

Pakistan Railways, through its Chief Controller of Purchase at the Headquarters Office in Lahore, invites sealed bids for the procurement of two types of graphite electrodes required for electric arc furnace operations. This tender is specifically for the supply of Graphite Carbon Electrodes HP300 and Electrode Graphite 228.6 to 230mm (9 inches) x 1524mm x 50mm, with a total quantity of 64,032 kilograms each. Items being procured: - Graphite Carbon Electrodes HP300 (Diameter: 304 ± 2mm, Length: 1800 ± 100mm, Resistivity ≤ 7.0 µΩ m, Flexural Strength ≥ 10.5 Mpa, Elastic Modulus ≤ 12.00 Gpa, Bulk Density ≥ 1.62g/cm3, Thermal Expansion Coefficient ≤ 2.4 x 10-6/°C, Ash Content ≤ 0.3%) - Electrode Graphite 228.6 to 230mm x 1524mm x 50mm (Specific resistance 0.000157 ohm cm, Apparent density 1.52 g/cm3, Tensile strength lengthwise 35 Kg/cm2, Crosswise 25 Kg/cm2, Practical Oxidation 480°C, Ash 0.50%) The procurement is on DDP/FOB basis with delivery periods of 2 months for DDP and 3 months for FOB. Bidders must be original manufacturers or authorized sole agents and provide manufacturer authorization letters. Technical literature and compliance with detailed technical specifications are mandatory. The tender requires submission of bids through the e-procurement system EPADS (www.eprocure.gov.pk) with physical submission of bid security in the office of the Chief Controller of Purchase, Pakistan Railways, Lahore. The bid security amount is Rs. 350,000 for each item. The procurement follows the Single Stage Two Envelope procedure under PPRA rules. Eligibility criteria include registration with Income Tax and Sales Tax departments, active taxpayer status, and compliance with technical specifications. Third-party testing by pre-qualified firms is mandatory at the bidder's expense. The successful bidder will provide a performance security of 5% of the contract value. The delivery location is Lahore, Punjab. Bidders are advised to carefully review the technical specifications and evaluation criteria before submission. The deadline for bid submission is 7 days from the publish date, with bid opening at the office of the Chief Controller of Purchase, Lahore. One practical tip: Ensure all required original documents, including manufacturer authorization and warranty certificates, are submitted timely to avoid disqualification. This procurement offers a significant opportunity for qualified suppliers to provide high-quality graphite electrodes to Pakistan Railways, supporting their operational and maintenance needs in railway infrastructure and rolling stock projects.