Purchase of SF6 Cylinders and Testing Equipment for Gomal Zam Powerhouse

Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), through the office of the Resident Engineer at Gomal Zam Hydel Power Station, Dera Ismail Khan, invites e-bids from bonafide manufacturers, authorized distributors, and suppliers for the supply of SF6 cylinders and other testing equipment on an FCS basis. This procurement is specifically for the operational needs of the Gomal Zam Powerhouse, and only those firms registered with the Income Tax and Sales Tax departments and listed on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) of FBR are eligible to participate. Items being procured: - SF6 Cylinders along with other testing equipment for Gomal Zam Powerhouse (as per detailed specifications in bidding documents) The technical scope includes the provision of high-quality SF6 gas cylinders and associated testing equipment, which are essential for the maintenance and safe operation of the hydel power station. The contract performance period is 60 days from the date of award. Bidders must submit a Bid Security of PKR 250,000 in the form of a CDR in favor of the Resident Engineer, Gomal Zam Hydel Power Station, WAPDA, D.I.Khan. The closing date for submission of electronic bids via EPADS is 2nd September 2026 at 12:00 PM, with bid opening scheduled for the same day at 12:30 PM in the office of Chief Engineer (Hydel) Chashma. Eligibility criteria require bidders to be on the FBR ATL and comply with all PPRA and WAPDA procurement regulations. Manual bids are not accepted; only electronic submissions through EPADS are valid. Additionally, one hard copy of the bid in a sealed form must be submitted to the Resident Engineer's office. For further details, bidders should consult the official bidding documents available on www.eprocure.gov.pk and WAPDA's website. A practical tip: Ensure your CDR for Bid Security is prepared in advance and delivered to the Resident Engineer's office before the deadline to avoid last-minute issues with bid acceptance.