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

The Lahore Electric Supply Company (Material Management) invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for procurement of T&P items under Tender No.4450 for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement is specifically for supply of tools and plant items required by LESCO in Lahore, Punjab. Items being procured include: - Hand line tool handles (1426 Nos) - Manila hemp rope (5704 meters) - Electric tree trimmers (81 Nos) All items must conform to PPMC/NGC standard specifications amended to date. Bidders must be manufacturers or authorized suppliers and obtain prototype approval from the Standards & Specifications Department of PPMC, Lahore before mass production if not already approved. Prototype samples must be submitted within 30 days of contract signing. Delays in prototype submission will incur liquidated damages and may lead to contract cancellation. Testing and inspection will be conducted at manufacturer premises and by LESCO/PPMC representatives. Delivery schedule requires 50% quantity within 60 days and remaining 50% in next 60 days for local manufacturers; foreign manufacturers must supply 100% within 120 days from purchase order issuance. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 portal by Monday, November 16, 2026 at 10:30 AM. Original bid security must be submitted physically before the deadline. Technical and financial bids will be opened on the same day at 11:00 AM. Bidders must comply with eligibility criteria including active tax registration, PEC registration if applicable, and past experience. Bid security and performance guarantee requirements apply as per PPRA rules. One practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely submission of prototype samples and registration on EPADS v2.0 to avoid disqualification. This procurement follows Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method. For detailed terms, conditions, and specifications, bidders should refer to the bidding documents available on EPADS portal.