LESCO Lahore invites bids for procurement of Stay Strip Sets under Tender No. 4341 for FY 2025-26. This procurement covers supply to Regional Store Shalamar, 132-KV Grid Station Walgon Sohail, and 132-KV Grid Station Pattoki with a total quantity of 40,000 units. The delivery period is 60 days from issuance of purchase order. The material must comply with NTDC's DDS-29:2008 specifications and pass prototype approval from PPMC's Design & Standards Department. Failure to submit prototype samples within 30 days or failure in prototype testing may lead to contract cancellation and forfeiture of performance security. Bidders must be prequalified manufacturers registered with LESCO/DISCOs/NTDC and active taxpayers on FBR's ATL. Bid security of PKR 240,000 is required in specified forms from scheduled banks. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 by April 16, 2026, 10:30 AM, with opening at 11:00 AM the same day. Manual bids are not accepted. Performance security of 5% of contract value is required within 7 days of LOI. PEC category and FBR/ATL compliance are mandatory. Bidders should ensure all documents including manufacturer authorization, financial statements, and past performance records are submitted. Prototype testing and inspection will be conducted at manufacturer's premises. Submission deadline is strictly enforced. Bids will be evaluated on least cost basis. The contract is governed by Pakistan laws with dispute resolution via arbitration in Lahore. Pro-Tip: Carefully review prototype approval timelines and ensure timely submission of samples to avoid penalties and contract cancellation. Also, verify all bid documents and forms are complete and signed to avoid disqualification.