Procurement of Transformer Oil (New) for Lahore Electric Supply Company

The Lahore Electric Supply Company (Material Management) invites sealed bids for the procurement of Transformer Oil (New) under Tender No. 4423, reference P97315, for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement is specifically for delivery to Lahore, with consignments to the Regional Stores at Shalamar, Walgon Sohail, and Pattoki. Items being procured: - Transformer Oil (New) 20,000 Liters The transformer oil must comply with IEC-60296 & 60422 standards as amended to date and conform to the specifications of NGC/PPMC. Prototype approval from the Stands & Specifications Department of PPMC is mandatory before mass production. The supplier must bear all testing and inspection costs, and inspections will be conducted at the manufacturer's premises by authorized representatives. Delivery is required within 90 days from the issuance of the purchase order, with early supply acceptable. The delivery date is defined as the earlier of the first day of inspection or the 15th day of the inspection call, provided the goods are delivered within 20 days of the inspection certificate issuance. Eligible bidders must be registered with FBR, be on the Active Taxpayer List, and prequalified with LESCO/DISCO/WAPDA under the relevant category. Bid security in the form of Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, Call Deposit, Bank Guarantee, or Demand Draft is required. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 by 10:30 AM on September 10, 2026, with bid opening at 11:00 AM the same day. Manual submissions will not be entertained. A valid performance guarantee of 5% of the contract price is required within 7 days of award. The procurement will follow Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) methodology. Bidders are advised to carefully review all bidding documents and ensure compliance with all terms and conditions to avoid disqualification. Registration on EPADS v2.0 is mandatory for participation. For successful bidding, ensure timely submission of bid security in original to the specified Lahore address and complete registration on EPADS. Technical compliance and prototype approval are critical to avoid rejection. This tender offers a significant opportunity for suppliers of transformer oil to engage with a major power distribution company in Lahore with clear guidelines and a transparent bidding process.