Procurement of T&P Items for Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO)

The Lahore Electric Supply Company (Material Management) invites sealed bids for the procurement of T&P items under Tender No. 4444 with contract reference P151143 for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement is planned for delivery at the Regional Store Shalamar, Lahore. Items being procured include: - Lineman Safety Belt (2356 Nos) - Lineman Safety Hat (4526 Nos) - Rubber Insulated Gloves Size-410mm (9424 Pairs) - Leather Protected Gloves Size-410mm (9424 Pairs) - Rubber Insulated Sleeves (744 Pairs) All items must conform to PPMC/NGC standard specifications amended to date, including DDS-2:2009 for safety belts, P-73 for safety hats, DDS-53:2020 for insulated gloves, P-120:78 for leather gloves, and DDS-81:2007 for insulated sleeves. Bidders must be manufacturers or authorized suppliers and obtain prototype approval from the Standards & Specifications Department of PPMC, Lahore, if not already held. Prototype samples must be submitted within 30 days of contract signing, with strict penalties for delays or failures. Testing and inspection will be conducted at manufacturers' premises and by LESCO/PPMC representatives. Eligibility criteria require active FBR registration, PEC registration if applicable, minimum manufacturing and supply experience, and no blacklisting. Bidders must submit bid security in the form of Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, Call Deposit, Bank Guarantee, or Demand Draft in favor of CEO LESCO. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 by 10:30 AM on November 9, 2026, with bid opening at 11:00 AM the same day. Original bid security must be submitted physically before the deadline to the Material Management office at LESCO Headquarters, 22-A Queens Road, Lahore. The procurement will follow the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method. Bidders should ensure compliance with all bidding document requirements, including submission of all annexures, technical data, and declarations. Early delivery is acceptable, with 50% quantity delivery within 60 days and remaining 50% within the next 60 days from purchase order issuance for local manufacturers. Foreign manufacturers must supply 100% quantity within 120 days. A practical tip for bidders: Register early on EPADS v2.0 and ensure all documentation, including prototype approvals and bid securities, are complete and timely to avoid disqualification. Strict adherence to delivery schedules and quality standards is essential to avoid penalties and ensure contract award. This procurement is a significant opportunity for suppliers of electrical safety equipment in Lahore and requires careful attention to technical specifications and procedural compliance.