Procurement of GSO Items Test Set, Battery Banks and Cells

The Hazara Electric Supply Company (HAZECO) based in Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is procuring GSO items including test sets, battery banks, and cells for the financial year 2025-26. This procurement covers specialized electrical equipment such as distance relay test sets, Hi-Pot DC testers, transformer turn ratio test sets, Exide battery cells of 2 Volt 150 Amp, and 110 Volt battery banks with stands. The items are to be delivered to HAZECO's regional stores in Abbottabad within specified delivery schedules ranging from 45 to 90 days. Bidders must comply with WAPDA/NTDC/IEC standards and provide samples or brochures for technical evaluation. Eligibility requires a minimum of five years manufacturing or supply experience, successful past supply of similar or higher rated materials, and satisfactory operational certificates from DISCO/NTDC/WAPDA/GENCO. Joint ventures are allowed with a maximum of two members, and at least one partner must meet the experience criteria. Bidders must be registered with FBR and not blacklisted. The tender follows a National Single Stage-Two Envelope procurement method with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS). Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 by June 16, 2026, 11:15 AM, with bid opening scheduled for July 16, 2026, 11:45 AM. Manual submissions are not accepted. Bid security in the form of a bank guarantee is required and must be submitted physically before the deadline. The contact person for queries is the Manager Supply Chain Management at HAZECO HQ, Abbottabad. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and to prepare all required documents including technical samples, bid security, and manufacturer authorizations well in advance. Late or incomplete submissions will be disqualified. Attention to detail in compliance with technical specifications and bid security requirements will enhance chances of success in this competitive procurement.