Procurement of Piercing Connectors 95-16mm^2 & 70-16mm^2 by Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO)

The Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) invites sealed bids through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 for the procurement of piercing connectors in the city of Hyderabad, Sindh. This procurement is under Tender No. 1973/26 and relates to the supply of piercing connectors of sizes 95-16mm^2 and 70-16mm^2, conforming to WAPDA/PPMC/NTDC standard Specification No. DDS-82:2007 (amended to date). The items being procured include: - Piercing Connectors (95-16mm^2), quantity 46,000 units, delivery schedule 90 days - Piercing Connectors (70-16mm^2), quantity 16,500 units, delivery schedule 90 days The technical scope requires compliance with the specified standards and prototype approval from the office of Chief Engineer (Technical Services) PPMC Islamabad where applicable. The delivery location is Regional Store HESCO Hyderabad/Jamshoro and Nawabshah. Bidders must be registered manufacturers with HESCO/DISCOs/NTDC/PPMC/WAPDA in the relevant category and must have demonstrated at least one purchase order of similar items with satisfactory completion within the last 5 years. Bids must be accompanied by bid security in the form of Pay Order, Call at Deposit, Bank Guarantee, or Demand Draft, and original bid security must be submitted physically before the closing date. The bidding process follows the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique under the Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Bids must be submitted online via EPADS v2.0 by Thursday, September 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with bid opening on the same day at 11:30 AM. Manual submissions are not accepted. The contract includes a warranty period of 12 months from the date of supply completion. Partial deliveries and payments are allowed. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance guarantee of 5% of the contract price within 14 days of the Letter of Intent. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents, ensure compliance with all eligibility criteria including FBR Active Taxpayers List registration, and submit all required documents and declarations. One practical tip for bidders is to register early on EPADS v2.0 and ensure timely submission of both electronic bids and original bid security to avoid disqualification. This procurement offers a significant opportunity for qualified suppliers to engage with HESCO for the supply of high-quality electrical connectors in Sindh province.