Procurement of Line T&P and PPE Items Including Tree Trimmer, Life Saving Chain, Chain Pulley Block 5-Ton, and Hand Line

The Sukkur Electric Power Company (SEPCO) (MM Directorate) in Sukkur is procuring essential Line Tools & Plant (T&P) and Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) items for the financial year 2025-26. This procurement includes Tree Trimmers (Two Stroke Gasoline / Petrol Pole Pruning Chain Saws), Life Saving Chains, Chain Pulley Blocks 5-Ton, and Hand Lines. The items are to be supplied on a Free Consignee Stores (FCS) basis to Regional Stores Rohri and Larkana, with 80% quantity to Rohri and 20% to Larkana. The delivery period is strictly within 90 days or earlier from the date of purchase order issuance. The technical scope requires compliance with NTDC specifications such as DDS-63:2003 for Life Saving Chains and P-49:69 for Chain Pulley Blocks. The Tree Trimmer and Hand Line must meet the provided technical data and samples must be submitted for evaluation. Prototype approval is mandatory for certain items, and suppliers must submit samples within 30 days of purchase order for testing. All testing costs are borne by the supplier. The procurement follows a Single Stage-Two Envelope procedure with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS). Eligible bidders must be registered manufacturers or vendors pre-qualified with SEPCO/DISCOs/NTDC/GENCOs and on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL) of FBR. They must have at least two years of relevant experience and provide evidence of past contracts and financial capacity. Bid security of Rs. 1,437,000 is required, and performance guarantee of 5% of contract price must be furnished by the successful bidder. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 by June 9, 2026, 10:30 AM, with original bid security submitted physically before the deadline. The technical bid will be evaluated on compliance, quality, and experience with a passing mark of 70 out of 100. The financial bid will be opened only for technically qualified bidders. The procurement emphasizes strict adherence to specifications, timely delivery, and quality assurance. Bidders are advised to carefully prepare their technical documentation, ensure prototype approvals if applicable, and submit samples timely to avoid disqualification. The submission address for bid security and queries is the Manager Material Management Office, Old Thermal Power Station, SEPCO HQ, Sukkur. Contact person is available at +92-306-377-5784 and email arif.bhutto@sepco.com.pk. A practical tip for bidders is to register early on EPADS v2.0 and ensure all required documents, including authorization letters, tax certificates, and technical data sheets, are complete and uploaded correctly. Late or incomplete submissions will be rejected. This tender offers a significant opportunity for suppliers experienced in electrical and safety equipment to engage with a major power utility in Sindh with clear guidelines and transparent evaluation criteria.