Procurement of 120,000 Nos Single Phase AMI Smart Energy Meters

Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) invites eligible bidders to participate in the procurement of 120,000 Nos Single Phase AMI Smart Energy Meters for the fiscal year 2026-27. This procurement is planned under reserved funds and aims to enhance the metering infrastructure in Peshawar. Items being procured: - 120,000 Nos Single Phase AMI Smart Energy Meters The procurement will follow the Single Stage-One Envelope procedure using the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2026 and related regulations. Bidders must submit a Bid Security as described in the bidding documents, in the form of Call Deposit Receipt or Bank Guarantee from any scheduled bank of Pakistan, favoring CEO PESCO, Peshawar. All bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes at Room No. 311, MM Directorate, PESCO Headquarters, Shami Road, Peshawar on or before the closing date. Late submissions will be rejected. Bidding documents with detailed terms, conditions, specifications, quantities, and requirements are available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 portal at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/181287. Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 to participate. Manual bid submissions will not be accepted. E-bids must be submitted through EPADS v2.0 by Monday, November 16, 2026, 10:00 AM. Bids will be opened the same day at 10:30 AM. Vendors not yet registered on EPADS v2.0 may register at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk. A tutorial for registration is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. This procurement requires compliance with Rules 65 of Public Procurement Rules, 2026. Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) notifications and other details are available on PESCO and PPRA websites. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and carefully prepare your bid security documents to avoid disqualification. Early submission through the portal is recommended to handle any technical issues.