Procurement of Transformer Oil (A-Grade) for Quetta Electric Supply Company (QESCO)

The Quetta Electric Supply Company (QESCO) invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the procurement of Transformer Oil (A-Grade) under the contract reference P132448 for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement is planned to support QESCO's operational needs in Quetta, Balochistan. The procurement will be conducted through the National Single Stage-One Envelope procedure using the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Items being procured: - Transformer Oil (A Grade) 5000 Liters The transformer oil must comply with WAPDA/NTDC specifications (amended to date) and IEC standards. Delivery is required free to QESCO T&G Warehouse, Sibi Road, Quetta, within 120 days from the date of purchase order issuance. The supplier must provide valid type test reports from accredited laboratories and demonstrate at least five years of manufacturing experience with similar or higher rating materials. Bidders must be registered with FBR, SECP (if applicable), and other relevant authorities, and must not be blacklisted or debarred. Bid security in the form of Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, Call Deposit, or Bank Guarantee is mandatory. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 portal by Tuesday, October 13, 2026, 12:30 PM. Original bid security must be submitted physically to the Manager Procurement, O/O CE Development PMU, QESCO Headquarters, Zarghoon Road, Quetta before the deadline. Technical and financial bids will be opened on the same day at 1:30 PM via EPADS v2.0. Late or manual submissions will be rejected. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents available on EPADS and ensure compliance with all eligibility and qualification criteria. The bid validity period is 150 days. The contract will require a performance guarantee of 5% of the contract price. Inspection and testing will be conducted by QESCO representatives at the supplier's premises and upon delivery. A practical tip for bidders: Register early on EPADS v2.0 and ensure all required documents, including bid security and technical certifications, are complete and uploaded correctly to avoid disqualification. Attend the pre-bid meeting if scheduled and seek clarifications through EPADS to ensure full understanding of the requirements. This procurement offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers of transformer oil to engage with a major electricity distribution company in Balochistan, with transparent procedures and clear evaluation criteria.