Procurement of Steel Tubular Poles for 132kV Qartaba Grid Station

The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) Project Management Unit (PMU) is procuring Steel Tubular Poles specifically for the 132kV Qartaba Grid Station located in Mozang, Lahore. This procurement is part of the financial year 2025-26 operations and aims to enhance the power transmission infrastructure in the region. The technical scope includes the supply of 132KV Steel Tubular Type SPD and SPG Poles, which are essential components for power transmission steel towers. The delivery location is LESCO warehouse at Cheecho-ki-Mallian, District Sheikhupura, with a delivery period of 150 days from the contract commencement date. The poles must meet stringent specifications and pass type tests from designated laboratories as per WAPDA/NTDC standards. The supplier is responsible for providing valid type test reports or undertaking fresh type tests at their own cost if required. Eligible bidders must be registered suppliers or manufacturers with LESCO/DISCOs/NTDC/GENCOs and have valid FBR/ATL registration. Experience requirements include at least five years of manufacturing and three years of supply experience for similar or higher capacity equipment within the same voltage rating. Joint ventures are allowed with specific experience criteria for lead and partner members. Bidders must submit a satisfactory performance certificate or evidence of previous supply to LESCO with at least one year of satisfactory operation. Key dates include the bid submission deadline on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at 10:00 AM, with bid opening scheduled the same day at 11:45 AM via the EPADS v2.0 system. Bids must be submitted electronically on EPADS, and manual submissions will not be entertained. The bid security must be submitted physically to the 132kV Qartaba Grid Station before the deadline. The procurement will follow the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and to prepare all required documents meticulously, including bid security, manufacturer authorization, and technical data, to avoid disqualification. Early submission of inspection calls and adherence to delivery schedules will help avoid liquidated damages. Maintaining clear communication with LESCO's Chief Engineer office and monitoring updates on EPADS will facilitate smooth participation in this tender.