Procurement of Spare Parts for Electrical Plant Section at Tarbela 4th Extension Hydel Power Station

This tender invites bids for the procurement of spare parts for the Electrical Plant Section at Tarbela 4th Extension Hydel Power Station, located in Tarbela, Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) requires original manufacturers or authorized distributors registered with the Income Tax and Sales Tax Departments and listed on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) of FBR to supply these parts on a Delivered Duty Paid (D.D.P) basis. The contract duration is 120 days, focusing on the timely delivery and quality assurance of electrical components critical to the hydel power station's operations. The site at Tarbela presents unique engineering challenges due to its hydropower infrastructure, requiring parts that meet stringent technical specifications to ensure uninterrupted power generation and system reliability. Bidders should ensure compliance with PEC categories relevant to electrical equipment supply and maintain valid FBR registration with ATL status for the fiscal year 2025-26. It is advisable to prepare a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) as bid security amounting to PKR 84,500 in favor of the Chief Engineer (O&M), T4 Extension Hydel Power Station, WAPDA Tarbela. This is a mandatory requirement to validate the bid. The submission deadline is set for 26th February 2026 at 11:00 AM, with electronic bids to be submitted exclusively via the EPADS portal (www.eprocure.gov.pk). The technical bids will be opened the same day at 11:30 AM at the Officer's Club, River View Colony, Tarbela. Manual bids will not be entertained, emphasizing the importance of adhering to the e-bidding process. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid security (CDR) reaches the office before the closing time, as late submissions are strictly rejected. Also, verify the detailed terms and conditions on the EPADS portal to avoid common pitfalls related to bid validity and performance guarantees.