Procurement of Single Structures Platform

The Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the procurement of Single Structures Platform under Tender No. 1965/26 with contract reference P94582 for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement is planned to be executed in Hyderabad, Sindh, and the bidding process will be conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 platform. Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 to participate and submit their bids electronically before the deadline of Tuesday, September 15, 2026 at 11:00 AM. Manual submissions will not be entertained. Items being procured: - Single Steel Structure Framework Platform, Quantity: 2500 units, Delivery Location: Regional Store HESCO Hyderabad, Jamshoro & Nawabshah, Delivery Schedule: 90 days The items must conform to WAPDA/PPMC/NTDC standard Specification No. DDS-48:2008 (amended to date). The procurement follows a Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique under a National Single Stage-One Envelope procedure. Bidders must provide bid security in the form of Pay Order, Call at Deposit, Bank Guarantee, or Demand Draft as specified. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance guarantee of 5% of the contract price within 14 days of the Letter of Intent issuance. Eligibility criteria include registration with FBR and active taxpayer status, prequalification with HESCO/DISCOs/NTDC/PPMC/WAPDA, submission of bid security, and demonstration of at least one similar purchase order completed satisfactorily within the last 5 years. Bidders must also submit declarations regarding blacklisting, litigations, and compliance with technical specifications. The contract includes detailed terms for delivery, inspection, warranty, and payment. Delivery is on a Free Consignee Stores (FCS) basis to Regional Store HESCO MCPL Workshop Jamshoro/Nawabshah. Warranty period is 12 months from completion of supply, with provisions for repair or replacement of defective goods. Partial deliveries and payments are allowed. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents and ensure compliance with all requirements. One practical tip is to register early on EPADS v2.0 and upload all required documents timely to avoid disqualification. The contact office for bid security submission and queries is the Material Management Directorate, Room # 237, WAPDA Offices Complex, HESCO Headquarters, Hussainabad, Hyderabad. This procurement offers a significant opportunity for suppliers of steel structure platforms to engage with a major power distribution company in Sindh, Pakistan. Bidders should ensure their bids are complete, compliant, and submitted before the deadline to be considered.