Procurement of PVC 4-Core 120 mm sq (37/0.083) Cable

The Lahore Electric Supply Company (LESCO) through its Material Management department in Lahore is procuring PVC 4-Core 120 mm sq (37/0.083) Cable under Tender No 4367. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and is specifically for supply to LESCO Regional Stores including Shalamar, Walgon Sohail, and Pattoki in Lahore. The technical scope requires the cable to conform strictly to NTDC/PPMC standard specification DDS-8:2007 (amended to date). The total quantity required is 200 kilometers, to be delivered within 90 days from the issuance of the Purchase Order. Prototype approval from the Stands & Specifications Department of PPMC is mandatory, and if expired, the time taken to obtain fresh approval will not affect the delivery schedule. Bidders must be manufacturers or authorized suppliers with valid prototype approval or must obtain it within 30 days of contract signing. The procurement follows a Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method and requires submission of a bid security in acceptable forms such as Pay Order or Bank Guarantee. Eligibility criteria include registration with FBR, active taxpayer status, prequalification with LESCO or WAPDA formations, and at least two years of relevant experience with supporting purchase orders and GRNs. The bid submission deadline is Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 10:30 AM via the EPADS v2.0 e-bidding system. Manual submissions are not accepted. The contact for queries is the Chief Engineer Material Management at 22-A Queens Road Lahore, reachable at +92-370-499-0342 or via email at ammm5@lesco.gov.pk. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and to upload all mandatory documents including bid security and technical compliance certificates to avoid disqualification. Early supply is acceptable but delivery must be completed within the stipulated period. The bid security must be submitted physically before the deadline to the specified address. This tender offers a significant opportunity for qualified cable manufacturers and suppliers to engage with a major power distribution company in Punjab, Pakistan.