Procurement of Protection and Auxiliary Relays

The Hazara Electric Supply Company (HAZECO) based in Abbottabad, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, is procuring Protection and Auxiliary Relays for its regional store. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2025-26 and includes items such as Under Frequency Relays, Distance Relays, Earth Fault Relays, Differential Relays, Auxiliary Tripping Relays, and DC Suspension Relays. All items must comply with WAPDA/NTDC/IEC standards as amended to date. The technical scope covers supply of relays with specific ratings and voltages, including 110V DC and 5A ratings, to be delivered within 120 days to the Hazara Electric Supply Company's regional store in Abbottabad. Bidders must be registered with FBR, have relevant PEC categories, and demonstrate prior experience supplying similar materials with satisfactory operational certificates from DISCOs, NTDC, or WAPDA. Joint ventures are allowed with clear lead member designation. The tender follows a Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method with a bid validity of 60 days. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 by Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at 03:00 PM, with bid opening at 03:30 PM the same day. Manual submissions are not accepted. Bid security in the form of a bank guarantee is required and must be submitted physically before the deadline. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and to carefully prepare all required documents including technical proposals, financial bids, manufacturer authorizations, and audited financial statements for the last three years. Early submission of bid security and adherence to the detailed specifications will enhance the chances of success in this competitive procurement.