Procurement of T&P & Fire Extinguisher by Quetta Electric Supply Company (QESCO)

The Quetta Electric Supply Company (QESCO) invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the procurement of Tools & Plants (T&P) and Fire Extinguishers under the contract reference P132514 for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement is planned to be executed in Quetta, Balochistan, with delivery scheduled within 120 days from the date of purchase order issuance. The bidding process will be conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 platform, and bidders must be registered on this portal to participate. Items being procured include: - ACSR Conductor Ratchet Cable Cutter (2 units) - Single Sheave Snatch Block Medium Size (20 units) - Chain Block 5 Ton (2 units) - Chain Block 1.5 Ton (2 units) - Manual Conductor Winches (Ruk Suk) (2 units) - Chizal Large (50 units) - Chizal Small (50 units) - Chain Hoist 1.5 Ton (6 units) - Chain Hoist 4.5 Ton (3 units) - Champion Ring Set (30 units) - Chain Pulley 3 Ton (5 units) - Chain Pulley 6 Ton (5 units) - Diesel Plier (30 units) - Drill Machine (Hand) (14 units) - Gas Cutter Complete (12 units) - Generator 05 KVA (6 units) - Hydraulic Cutters (12 units) - CO2 20/40 Set of Twin Cylinder (24 units) - DCP 50 kG Cylinder (24 units) - Foam Type Ten-Gallon Cylinder (24 units) The technical specifications require all items to meet quality, performance, durability, safety, and utility standards as evaluated by the QESCO Sample Selection Committee. Bidders must submit samples or brochures for evaluation. The delivery location is QESCO T&G Warehouse, Sibi Road, Quetta. Eligibility criteria include valid PEC registration, FBR/ATL registration, manufacturer authorization or dealership, satisfactory operational certificates, and financial soundness with audited financial statements for the last three years. Bid security in the form of Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, Call at Deposit, or Bank Guarantee is mandatory. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 by Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 11:30 AM, with bid opening on the same day at 12:00 PM. Original bid security must be submitted physically before the deadline at the office of Chief Engineer Development PMU QESCO, Zarghoon Road, Quetta. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration and familiarization with the EPADS v2.0 portal to avoid disqualification due to submission errors. Also, prepare all required documents and samples well in advance to meet the strict evaluation criteria and deadlines. This procurement offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers of electrical tools, mechanical equipment, and fire safety devices to engage with a major utility company in Balochistan, ensuring compliance with all technical and financial requirements will be key to success.