Procurement of White Metal for Turbine Guide Bearing Unit No. 7 at Power Station Tarbela

The Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) at Power Station Tarbela invites eligible bidders to participate in the procurement of White Metal specifically for the Turbine Guide Bearing, Unit No. 7. This procurement is planned under the FY 2026-27 budget and will be conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) version 2.0, ensuring a transparent and efficient bidding process. Items being procured: - White Metal for Turbine Guide Bearing, Unit No. 7 The technical scope involves supplying high-quality white metal suitable for turbine guide bearings at the Tarbela Power Station. Bidders must ensure compliance with the specifications detailed in the bidding documents available on the EPADS portal. The procurement will follow the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Eligibility criteria include valid PEC registration, FBR/ATL compliance, and submission of earnest money in the form of a Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, Call Deposit, or Bank Guarantee as bid security. Insurance guarantees are not acceptable. The bid security amount is PKR 150,000. Hard copies of bid security must reach the office of the Chief Engineer (Power), WAPDA, Tarbela before the bid closing time. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS by 1100 Hrs on 25-08-2026. The bid opening will occur on the same day at 1130 Hrs. Manual submissions will not be entertained. Vendors not registered on EPADS v2.0 are advised to register promptly. A tutorial for registration is available on YouTube. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your bid security hard copy is delivered well before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Also, carefully review the technical specifications on EPADS to avoid non-compliance. This procurement offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers specializing in turbine bearing materials to engage with a major power generation project in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa.