Procurement of Rain Coat, Clip-On Volt AM Meter, AVO Meter, Insulated Safety Hat & Leather Protective Gloves by Quetta Electric Supply Company (QESCO)

The Quetta Electric Supply Company (QESCO) invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the procurement of essential safety and electrical measurement goods for the fiscal year 2026-27. This procurement is planned to be executed under the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method using the Single Stage One Envelope procedure through the EPADS v2.0 e-procurement platform. The bidding documents and detailed specifications are available online for registered bidders at the EPADS portal. Items being procured: - Rain Coat (Waterproof jacket or raincoat), total quantity 437 units - Clip-On Volt AM Meter (Clamp tester), total quantity 259 units - AVO Meter (Multimeters), total quantity 39 units - Insulated Safety Hat (Safety helmets), total quantity 1124 units - Leather Protective Gloves, total quantity 4014 pairs These items are to be delivered on FCS basis to the QESCO Regional Store at Sheikhmanda Airport Chowk, Quetta, in two delivery schedules: 1 to 60 days and 61 to 120 days. The technical specifications require that all items conform to approved samples and undergo thorough examination and testing by the QESCO Sample Selection Committee to ensure quality, durability, and suitability for power utility field applications. Eligible bidders must be registered with relevant authorities such as FBR and possess valid sales tax registration. Experience in supplying similar items to QESCO or other DISCOs/NTDC over the last two years is mandatory. Bid security must be furnished as per the bidding documents, and bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 by the deadline of Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 12:30 PM. Manual submissions will not be accepted. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents, ensure compliance with all eligibility and technical requirements, and submit their bids timely. Registration on EPADS v2.0 is required for participation. The bid opening will be conducted online on the same day at 1:00 PM. For any clarifications, bidders may seek responses through EPADS before October 7, 2026. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure that the samples submitted for evaluation strictly match the approved specifications and quality standards, as disapproved samples will lead to outright rejection. Also, timely submission of original bid security to the QESCO HQ in Quetta is crucial to avoid disqualification. This procurement offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers of safety and electrical measurement equipment to engage with a major power distribution company in Balochistan, ensuring compliance with all procedural and technical requirements will be key to success.