Procurement Of Lineman Life Saving Earthing Chain

The Hazara Electric Supply Company (HAZECO) based in Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is procuring Lineman Life Saving Earthing Chains for the financial year 2025-26. This procurement is critical for ensuring the safety of linemen working on electrical installations. The scope includes supply of 316 units of earthing chain assemblies conforming to WAPDA/NTDC specification DDS 63:2003 with all amendments to date. The delivery schedule requires full quantity within 60 days of purchase order issuance. Eligible bidders must be registered with FBR, have active tax status, and demonstrate at least two years manufacturing experience or hold a valid Manufacturer's Authorization Letter. They must have completed at least one similar contract with DISCOs, NTDC, WAPDA, or GENCOs in the last three years with satisfactory performance certificates. Joint ventures are allowed with a maximum of two members, and a lead member must be nominated. Bidders must submit a technical bid including detailed literature, no deviation certificates, and declarations regarding litigation and blacklisting status. The tender follows a National Single Stage-One Envelope procedure using Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS). Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 by Monday, June 8, 2026 at 11:45 AM, with bid opening at 12:15 PM the same day. Manual submissions are not accepted. The bid security must be submitted physically before the deadline at HAZECO HQ, Gulistan Colony, College Road, Abbottabad. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and to carefully prepare the bid documents as per the detailed instructions to avoid disqualification. Also, submitting a complete bid security in the prescribed form is crucial to avoid immediate disqualification. Bidders should also prepare for inspection of goods at their premises by PPMC and HAZECO representatives as per contract terms.