Procurement of PVC 4 Core, 25mm2 Cable

The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) (Material Management Directorate) based in Islamabad Capital Territory is procuring PVC 4 Core, 25mm2 insulated and covered cable as per NTDC Specifications DDS-8: 2007 (amended to date). This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and involves delivery to multiple IESCO Regional Stores including Rawalpindi, Jhelum, and Islamabad with staggered delivery schedules ranging from 45 to 165 days from the date of issuance of purchase orders. The technical scope includes supply of high-quality PVC insulated cables suitable for electrical distribution networks. The supplier must ensure compliance with the detailed technical specifications and provide warranty coverage. Inspection of materials will be conducted at the supplier's premises by authorized officers from IESCO and PPMC Lahore. The supplier is required to submit an inspection call 15 days prior to inspection and deposit 0.5% of the material cost for inspection purposes. Eligibility criteria include valid PEC registration, FBR/ATL registration, and proven experience with similar supplies to NTDC, WAPDA, DISCOs, or government departments. Bidders must demonstrate financial capacity with net financial resources at least 50% of contract value and average annual turnover of 1.5 times the contract value over the last three years. Manufacturing experience of at least two years and supply experience of one year are mandatory. Joint ventures are not allowed. The tender was published on July 2, 2026, with a closing date and time of July 17, 2026, at 10:30 AM. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0. Manual submissions will not be accepted. The bid opening will be held on the same day at 11:00 AM. The procurement method is National Single Stage-One Envelope using Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS). A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and to submit the original bid security physically at IESCO Headquarters before the deadline. Late or incomplete submissions will be disqualified. Careful attention to the bid security and performance guarantee requirements will help avoid disqualification and ensure compliance with the tender conditions.