Procurement of Incoming and Outgoing Trolleys (VCB) and Spiral Contact for I/C Trolley

The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) through its Project Management Unit (PMU) is procuring Incoming and Outgoing Trolleys (VCB) and Spiral Contact for I/C Trolley for its operations in Lahore, Punjab. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and aims to enhance the operational efficiency of LESCO's electrical infrastructure. The scope includes supply and installation of Spiral Contacts for I/C Trolley (PEL Make), 11KV Incoming Trolley (VCB) Type WPV-25-1, and 11KV Outgoing Trolley (VCB) Type WPV-25-1. The materials will be delivered to LESCO Warehouse Chichoki Mallian, Sheikhupura, with a delivery schedule of 120 days from the contract award. Eligible bidders must be registered suppliers/manufacturers with LESCO/DISCOs/NTDC/GENCOs or PPMC and registered with FBR on an active tax payer list basis. They must also provide satisfactory performance certificates for the offered equipment, demonstrating at least one year of successful operation. Joint ventures are allowed with a maximum of two members, and bidders must submit a valid Power of Attorney for the lead member. The bidding process follows the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique and requires submission of bids through the EPADS v2.0 platform. The bid submission deadline is Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at 10:00 AM, with bid opening scheduled the same day at 11:45 AM. Manual submissions are not accepted. Bidders should ensure timely registration on EPADS and submit all required documents including bid security, technical data, manufacturer authorization, and financial statements. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully prepare and upload all required documents on EPADS well before the deadline to avoid disqualification due to incomplete submissions or technical issues. The contact for queries is the Office of Chief Engineer (Dev.) PMU LESCO, near 132kv Qartaba Grid Station, Bahawalpur Road, Lahore, reachable at +92-370-499-8888 or via email at cedev@lesco.gov.pk. This procurement offers a significant opportunity for suppliers specializing in electrical switchgear components to engage with a major utility in Punjab with clear guidelines and a transparent bidding process.