Single Phase AMR Smart Energy Meters Supply by Gujranwala Electric Power Company Limited (GEPCO)

The Gujranwala Electric Power Company Limited (GEPCO) invites sealed bids through EPADS v2.0 for the procurement of Single Phase AMR Smart Energy Meters for fiscal year 2026-27. This procurement is planned under contract reference P192786 and will be conducted using the Single Stage-One Envelope method with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with Public Procurement Rules 2026. Items being procured: - Lot-i: 50,000 Single Phase AMR Smart Energy Meters (240-V, 10/40 Amp, 50Hz, Accuracy Class 1.0) as per WAPDA/PPMC specifications DDS-65:2003, DDS-98:2011, DDS-110:2012 and IEC 62055-31 (for relay) - Lot-ii: 50,000 Single Phase AMR Smart Energy Meters with 3G GSM/GPRS modem (PTA verified) featuring remote disconnect/reconnect against non-payments and load limiting/exceeding sanctioned load - Lot-iii: 50,000 Single Phase AMR Smart Energy Meters same as above - Lot-iv: 50,000 Single Phase AMR Smart Energy Meters same as above The meters shall be delivered to the 132-KV Grid Station Regional Store Shaheenabad, Main G.T Road, Gujranwala in three scheduled deliveries: 17,000 units within 90 days, 17,000 units within 120 days, and 16,000 units within 150 days from the date of purchase order or UDIL certificate issuance whichever is later. Technical scope includes compliance with WAPDA/PPMC specifications amended to date, prototype approval from Chief Engineer (S&S) NTDC Lahore, PTA verified 3G/4G modem, UDIL compliance with PITC certification, and provision of licensed software and training. The meters must have lithium thionyl chloride batteries with super capacitor for RTC, bar code printing, and secure EEPROM data storage. Inspection will be conducted jointly by PPMC and GEPCO representatives with inspection charges of 0.5% of material cost payable by supplier. Eligibility requires valid registration with DISCOs/NTDC/WAPDA, active FBR registration, minimum average annual turnover of Rs. 500 million over last 3 years, no blacklisting or litigation with GEPCO, and submission of bid security and performance guarantee. Bids must be submitted online on EPADS v2.0 by December 3, 2026, 11:00 AM. Manual bids will not be accepted. The bid security amount is Rs. 11.5 million per lot, valid for 120 days. Performance security of 5% of contract price is required within 15 days of LOI acceptance. Payment will be made in PKR on delivery and acceptance with all applicable taxes included in the price. Domestic preference applies as per government policy. Bidders are advised to carefully review all bidding documents, attend the pre-bid meeting on November 17, 2026 at 11:00 AM at GEPCO Headquarter, and ensure compliance with all technical and financial requirements. One practical tip: Register early on EPADS v2.0 and submit bids well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues. This tender offers a significant opportunity for qualified suppliers to provide advanced smart metering solutions to GEPCO in Gujranwala, Punjab.