Procurement of PVC 4 Core, 25 mm² Cable by Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO)

The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) (Material Management Directorate) invites sealed bids for the procurement of PVC 4 Core, 25 mm² cables under contract reference P159408 for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement is planned to support the operational needs of IESCO in Islamabad and Rawalpindi regions. The procurement will be conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 using a Single Stage One Envelope procedure with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2026. Items being procured: - PVC 4 Core, 25 mm² insulated or covered cable The technical specifications require compliance with NTDC Specifications DDS-8: 2007 (Amended to date). Delivery is scheduled in multiple lots to Regional Stores in Rawalpindi and Rajjar (Jhelum) with quantities ranging from 50 Km to 300 Km and staggered delivery periods from 45 to 165 days from the date of issuance of purchase order. Inspection will be conducted at the supplier's premises by authorized officers from IESCO and PPMC Lahore. Bid security in the form of Call Deposit or Bank Guarantee is mandatory, and performance guarantee of 5% of contract price will be required upon award. Eligible bidders must be registered taxpayers with valid NTN and GST registration, possess relevant manufacturing and supply experience, and comply with all eligibility criteria including no blacklisting and submission of required documentation such as Integrity Pact and Declaration of Beneficial Ownership for contracts exceeding PKR 50 million. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 by Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 10:30 AM. Manual submissions will not be accepted. Bid opening will occur on the same day at 11:00 AM through EPADS. Interested bidders should register on EPADS and may seek clarifications by November 7, 2026. The procuring agency reserves the right to reject any or all bids. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and submission of original bid security to IESCO Headquarters before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Also, carefully review the technical specifications and eligibility criteria to prepare a fully compliant bid.