Procurement of Insulated Bucket Mounted Vehicles

The Lahore Electricity Supply Company (LESCO) through its Material Management department is procuring Insulated Bucket Mounted Vehicles specifically designed for aerial working platform tasks in Lahore, Punjab. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2025-26 and aims to enhance the operational capacity of LESCO with specialized utility vehicles. The technical scope includes the supply of insulated aerial working platform trucks compliant with DDS-11:2023, IEC-610-57, ANSI/SAIA A92.2-2015, and BS EN 280 standards. These vehicles are rated for line voltages of 20 kV and below and must have in-house insulation facilities for bucket and boom components. The vehicles will be delivered in two consignments, with the first batch of 8 units within 150 days and the remaining units in subsequent consignments every three months. A three-year warranty covering operation and two years of free maintenance and spare parts is required. Eligible bidders must be registered with FBR, active on the ATL, and have at least two years of relevant experience supplying similar vehicles to WAPDA, DISCOs, or government organizations. PEC registration and valid manufacturer authorization letters are mandatory. Bidders must submit comprehensive technical and financial documentation via the EPADS portal by the deadline. The bid submission deadline is **April 30, 2026, at 10:30 AM**, with electronic bids to be submitted on EPADS v2.0. Manual submissions are not accepted. The bid opening will occur the same day at 11:00 AM. The submission address for original bid security is LESCO Head Quarter, 22-A, Queens Road, Lahore. A practical tip for bidders: ensure timely registration and document upload on EPADS v2.0 well before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Also, carefully review the bid security requirements and submit the original security physically on time, as failure to do so results in immediate disqualification. Maintaining compliance with all technical specifications and providing complete documentation will enhance your bid's responsiveness and competitiveness.