Procurement of PVC Cables for Hydel Power Station Tarbela

This tender invites electronic bids for the procurement of PVC cables required at the Hydel Power Station in Tarbela, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, under the Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA). The procurement falls under the Power, Electrical & Solar Equipment category, focusing on essential electrical components for hydropower infrastructure. The contract involves supplying PVC cables on a Delivered Duty Paid (D.D.P) basis, with a completion period of 180 days from the contract agreement date. The cables are critical for maintaining and upgrading the power station's electrical systems, ensuring reliable energy transmission. The site in Tarbela presents typical engineering challenges related to hydropower environments, including exposure to moisture and the need for durable, high-quality electrical insulation. Bidders must be registered with the Income Tax and Sales Tax Departments and appear on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) of the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR). Additionally, bidders should hold a valid Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) license in the appropriate category. Compliance with PEC and FBR requirements for the fiscal year 2025-26 is mandatory, including submission of Earnest Money in the form of a Bank Draft or Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) amounting to PKR 80,000 in favor of the Chief Engineer (Power), WAPDA, Tarbela. Insurance guarantees are not acceptable. The submission deadline is set for 14th April 2026 at 11:00 AM, with electronic bids to be submitted exclusively via the EPADS portal (www.eprocure.gov.pk). Bid opening will occur the same day at 11:30 AM. Manual bids will not be entertained. The physical address for bid security submission is the office of the Chief Engineer (Power), WAPDA Power Station, Tarbela. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid security reaches the office before the closing time as late submissions are rejected. Also, verify your PEC category and ATL status carefully to avoid disqualification. Check the EPADS portal regularly for any addenda or clarifications related to this tender.