Procurement of Nuts and Bolts 2X5/8'' for MEPCO Regional Stores

The Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) is inviting bids for the procurement of Nuts and Bolts 2X5/8'' to be supplied to its regional stores located in Multan, Bahawalpur, Sahiwal, and D.G. Khan. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and is governed by the Public Procurement Rules, 2004 and related regulations. The procurement will be conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 platform, with a single stage one envelope bidding process using Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique. Items being procured: - Nuts & Bolts 2X5/8'' (Quantity: 116,554 units total, split into two deliveries of 50% each) The delivery schedule requires 50% of the quantity to be supplied within 60 days or earlier, and the remaining 50% within 90 days or earlier. The items must conform to the PEPCO/WAPDA/NTDC specification DDS-10:85 (amended to date). The price quoted must be inclusive of all taxes, duties, and 0.5% inspection charges but exclusive of GST, and on a free delivery at consignee's stores (FCS) basis. Bidders must be registered with FBR, have valid sales tax registration, and must not be blacklisted by WAPDA, DISCOs, GENCOs, or NTDC. Experience with MEPCO or DISCOs and compliance with technical specifications is mandatory. Bid security and performance guarantees are required as per tender conditions. Inspection will be conducted at the supplier's premises by authorized MEPCO representatives. The bid submission deadline is **Friday, July 31, 2026 at 11:30 AM** via EPADS v2.0 only. Manual submissions will not be entertained. Bidders are advised to ensure timely registration on EPADS and submit all required documents including bid security before the deadline. The bid opening will be live on EPADS at 12:00 PM the same day. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your bid is complete with all required certificates, bid security, and technical data as incomplete bids or conditional offers will be rejected. Early preparation and registration on EPADS will help avoid last-minute issues. Strict adherence to delivery schedules and quality standards will be critical for contract performance and future eligibility. This procurement offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers of industrial fasteners to engage with MEPCO and contribute to the maintenance and operations of its regional stores in Punjab.