Procurement of Handline Wire Rope Sling

The Hazara Electric Supply Company (HAZECO) based in Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is procuring Handline wire rope slings as per WAPDA/NTDC/NEPRA safety code guidelines for the financial year 2025-26. This procurement involves the supply of 64 units of handline wire rope slings to be delivered within 60 days at the HAZECO regional store in Abbottabad. The technical scope requires bidders to submit one fully functional sample unit of the exact model offered, including all standard accessories and operating manuals, for mandatory field performance testing. Failure to submit the sample or failure of the sample to meet the technical requirements will result in disqualification. Eligible bidders must have relevant PEC category registration, be active taxpayers with FBR, and have at least two years of manufacturing experience or a valid Manufacturer's Authorization Letter (MAL). Additionally, bidders must provide evidence of at least one completed purchase order or contract with DISCOs, NTDC, WAPDA, or GENCOs in the last two years along with satisfactory performance certificates. The bid submission deadline is Monday, June 8, 2026, at 11:30 AM via the EPADS v2.0 online system. Manual submissions are not accepted. The bid opening will be held on the same day at 12:00 PM on EPADS. Bidders should ensure timely registration on EPADS and submit the original bid security in the form of a bank guarantee to the HAZECO HQ office in Abbottabad before the deadline. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully prepare and submit the required sample unit well in advance to avoid disqualification and to thoroughly review all bidding documents and eligibility criteria to ensure compliance. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for qualified suppliers to engage with a reputable electric supply company in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and contribute to the safety and operational efficiency of HAZECO's infrastructure.