Sale of Unserviceable Power Transformers at Grid Stations

Sukkur Electric Power Company (SEPCO) invites bids for the sale of old unserviceable power transformers located at various grid stations including Larkana, Warah, Jacobabad, Karampur, Shahdadkot, Naudero, Kashmore, and Thull. This procurement is specifically managed by the Chief Engineer (Development) PMU SEPCO in Sukkur, Sindh. The transformers are offered on an as-is where-is basis and bidders are encouraged to inspect the items physically at designated grid stations between 11-06-2026 and 29-06-2026 during office hours. The scope includes multiple transformers of varying capacities such as 5MVA, 6.3MVA, 10/13MVA, and 1MVA with detailed quantities and weights provided in the tender documents. Bidders must quote rates for the complete tender; partial bids will be rejected. The sale includes all associated costs such as weightment, counting, measuring, loading, labor, and transport charges for lifting the material. Eligible bidders must be registered taxpayers with valid CNIC, NTN, and STRN if available. Firms should not be blacklisted or debarred by any government or semi-government entity and must provide an undertaking on non-judicial stamp paper. Earnest money in the form of CDR, bank guarantee, or pay order amounting to PKR 7,814,300 is required, valid for 120 days, and must be submitted before the bid submission deadline. Bids must be submitted electronically via E-PADS 2.0V on the PPRA website; hard copy submissions will be rejected. The tender will be opened on 30-06-2026 at 11:30 AM in the presence of bidders' representatives. The bid validity period is 90 calendar days from the date of opening. Successful bidders must deposit the remaining amount within 21 days and complete lifting within 21 working days to avoid rental charges. Compliance with all applicable laws, safety, and environmental regulations is mandatory. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure thorough physical inspection of the transformers before bidding to avoid any disputes regarding condition or quantity after award. Also, timely submission of earnest money and bid documents on E-PADS is crucial to avoid disqualification. This tender offers a significant opportunity for firms specializing in scrap material disposal and electrical equipment salvage in Sindh.