Procurement of Trucks with Deck for Quetta Electric Supply Company

The Quetta Electric Supply Company (QESCO) is procuring brand new trucks with deck for its operational needs in Quetta, Balochistan. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2025-26 and involves supply of 15 mini cargo trucks with specific technical specifications. The trucks must have a 4-cylinder diesel turbo engine with Euro-3 compliance, engine displacement between 2700-2800 cc, power of 90-102 HP, and a gross vehicle weight between 5500-6500 kg. The cargo deck dimensions are specified as 14 feet length, 6.5 feet width, and 20 inches height with minimum iron gauge thickness for floor and side walls. Transmission must be 5-speed manual with power steering, ABS, and exhaust brakes. Bidders must be OEMs or authorized dealers with valid manufacturer authorization forms and must provide a 2-year warranty with workshop facilities in Balochistan for after-sales service. Experience in supplying similar trucks to DISCOs or government departments within the last three years is mandatory. The bidding process follows a Least Cost Based Selection method and requires earnest money in the form of bid security. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 by Thursday, May 14, 2026, at 10:00 AM, with bid opening at 10:30 AM the same day. Manual submissions are not accepted. The submission address for original bid security is QESCO HQ, Zarghoon Road, Quetta. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS and to prepare all technical documents including OEM certificates and GVM assessments to avoid disqualification. Strict adherence to bid validity and submission deadlines is essential to avoid forfeiture of earnest money.