Procurement of Lightning Arrestors, 100KN Disc Insulators and 11KV Post Insulators

The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) Office of Chief Engineer (Development) PMU LESCO, located in Lahore, Punjab, is procuring Lightning Arrestors, 100KN Disc Insulators, and 11KV Post Insulators for the financial year 2025-26. This procurement is part of LESCO's ongoing efforts to enhance electrical infrastructure and ensure reliable power distribution in the region. The technical scope includes the supply of 132 kV Lightning Arrestors, 11 kV Lightning Arrestors, Fog type Disc Insulators rated at 100 KN, and 11KV Post Insulators with clamps. All items must conform to the relevant IEC standards and WAPDA/NTDC specifications. The materials will be delivered to LESCO's warehouse at Chicho-ki-Mallian, Sheikhupura District. Bidders must provide valid type test reports from approved laboratories or commit to fresh type testing at their own cost within the delivery period. Eligible bidders must be registered suppliers or manufacturers with LESCO/DISCOs/NTDC/GENCOs or PPMC and have valid FBR/ATL registration. The lead partner in a joint venture must meet manufacturing and supply experience criteria, including at least five years of manufacturing and three years of supply experience. Bidders must submit satisfactory performance certificates or evidence of previous supply to LESCO with at least one year of satisfactory operation. The tender follows a National Single Stage-One Envelope procurement method with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS). Bidders must register on EPADS v2.0 and submit bids electronically by **May 20, 2026, 10:00 AM**. Manual submissions will not be accepted. The bid opening will occur on the same day at 10:45 AM via EPADS. The submission address for original bid security is the Office of Chief Engineer (Dev.) PMU LESCO, Near 132 kV Qartaba Grid Station, Bahawalpur Road, Lahore. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and to submit all required documents, including bid security and manufacturer authorization, well before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Careful attention to the technical specifications and compliance with the bidding document will enhance the chances of success in this competitive procurement.