Procurement of Stay Rod with Elbow & Thimble

The Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) (Material Management Directorate) is inviting bids for the procurement of Stay Rod with Elbow & Thimble for the fiscal year 2026-27. This procurement is specifically for delivery to the IESCO Regional Store in Rawalpindi, Punjab. The procurement process will follow the National Single Stage-One Envelope method with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique. Items being procured: - Stay Rod with Guy wire (Quantity: 14,000 Nos.) - Elbow and anchor rod (Quantity: 7,000 Nos.) - Thimble (Quantity: 7,000 Nos.) The technical specifications require compliance with NTDC Specification DDS-29:2008 (amended to date). The materials must be brand new, conforming fully to the laid down specifications, and free from defects. Inspection will be conducted at the manufacturer's works by the Chief Engineer (MI) PPMC Lahore jointly with Chief Engineer (MM) IESCO Islamabad or their authorized representatives. The supplier must provide a 0.5% non-reimbursable deposit of the material cost along with the inspection call. Delivery schedules are 45 days for 50% quantity of Stay Rod and 75 days for the remaining items from the date of issuance of purchase order. Eligibility criteria include valid prototype approval, pre-qualification with NTDC/WAPDA/DISCOs/GENCOs/Govt. Departments, manufacturing experience of at least 2 years, supply experience of at least 1 year, FBR registration, and submission of various declarations including no blacklisting and use of prime materials. Bidders must also submit financial documents such as audited reports and income tax returns for the last three years. The bid submission deadline is Friday, July 24, 2026, at 10:30 AM via EPADS v2.0. Manual submissions will not be accepted. Bidders must submit a bid security in the form of Call at Deposit or Bank Guarantee and comply with all bidding document requirements. The bid opening will be live on EPADS v2.0 on the same day at 11:00 AM. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and submit all required documents including original bid security physically before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Early preparation of inspection call and adherence to delivery schedules will enhance your chances of successful contract execution. This procurement offers a significant opportunity for suppliers experienced in electrical and mechanical works, particularly in manufacturing and supplying stay rods and related components for power distribution infrastructure in Punjab.