Supply of 145KV SF-6 Gas Circuit Breakers

The Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO) through its Project Management Unit (PMU) invites bids for the supply of 145KV SF-6 Gas Circuit Breakers under contract reference P55310. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and will be executed in Multan, Punjab. The procurement is conducted under the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method using a Single Stage-Two Envelope procedure via the EPADS v2.0 platform. Items being procured: - 145KV SF-6 Gas Circuit Breakers (48 sets) The technical specifications require compliance with NTDC Specification P-193:2010 (amended up-to-date) and IEC standards. The circuit breakers must be delivered to the 132KV MEPCO Warehouse, Khanewal Road, Multan within 120 days. The warranty period is 2 years from acceptance. The supplier must provide valid type test reports or undertake fresh type tests at their own cost. Inspection and testing will be conducted at the manufacturer's premises with prior notice. Eligibility criteria include PEC registration, FBR/ATL active taxpayer status, satisfactory past performance with MEPCO/DISCOs, and compliance with bid security and bid validity requirements. Bidders must have completed at least two contracts of similar or higher rating in the last 10 years and the manufacturer must have at least 5 years of design/manufacturing experience. The offered equipment should have been in satisfactory operation for at least 3 years with supporting operational certificates. Bids must be submitted electronically on EPADS v2.0 by Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Hard copies of bid security must be submitted physically to the office of Chief Engineer (Development) PMU MEPCO, Khanewal Road, Multan before the deadline. Manual bids will not be accepted. The bid opening will be held on the same day at 10:30 AM on EPADS v2.0. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration and familiarization with the EPADS v2.0 system to avoid disqualification due to technical submission errors. Also, prepare all required documents including manufacturer authorization, type test reports, and financial data in advance to meet the stringent eligibility and evaluation criteria. This tender offers a significant opportunity for qualified suppliers to contribute to the power infrastructure in Punjab with a contract value of **PKR 48,000,000** under the auspices of **Multan Electric Power Company (MEPCO)**. The submission deadline is strictly enforced, and all communications and clarifications will be handled through EPADS v2.0.