Procurement of Stay Rod with Elbow and Thimble for Islamabad Electric Supply Company

This procurement opportunity is for the supply of Stay Rod with Elbow and Thimble by Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) in Islamabad, focusing on power and electrical equipment. The procurement falls under the Material Management Directorate and targets FY 2025-26 requirements. The contract involves supplying high-quality stay rods with elbow and thimble components conforming to NTDC Specification DDS-29:2008 (amended to date). The delivery location is IESCO Regional Store Rawalpindi with quantities of 6000 stay rods and 3000 elbow & thimble anchor rods. The delivery schedule is 45 days for stay rods and 75 days for elbow & thimble from the issuance of purchase orders. The materials must meet stringent quality standards and undergo inspection by Chief Engineer (MI) PPMC Lahore or authorized representatives to ensure compliance. Bidders must hold valid PEC licenses and comply with FBR/ATL requirements for FY 2025-26. The tender demands submission of a Bid Security in the form of Call Deposit or Bank Guarantee. The procurement follows the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method, and bids must be submitted online via EPADS v2.0. The bid validity period is 120 days, and performance guarantees of 5% of the contract price are required. The contract includes a 12-month warranty period with a 15-day defect correction timeframe. The submission deadline is **March 30, 2026, 10:30 AM**, with bid opening at 11:00 AM on the same day via EPADS. Bidders must submit the original bid security physically at IESCO Headquarters, Sector G-7/4, Islamabad. All correspondence and documentation must be in English. Pro-Tip: Ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and carefully prepare your bid security documents. Missing the original bid security submission will lead to disqualification. Also, verify all technical specifications and declarations, including the use of prime materials and compliance with NTDC standards, to avoid rejection during technical evaluation.