Supply of 250 KMs 2 Core Aluminum SID Cable 7/0.052 (10mm2) for HESCO

This tender invites bids for the supply of 250 KMs of 2 Core Aluminum SID Cable 7/0.052 (10mm2) to be delivered on a Free Consignee Stores (FCS) basis at Regional Store HESCO Hyderabad, MCPL Workshop Jamshoro, and Nawabshah. Issued by Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) in Sindh, this procurement falls under the Power, Electrical & Solar Equipment category. The delivery period is 90 days from the date of purchase order issuance, with unloading responsibility resting on the supplier. The cables must comply with Specification No. DDS-8:2007 (amended to date) and meet PEPCO/WAPDA/NTDC standards. Prototype approval is mandatory for items requiring it, with testing at approved labs such as KEMA Holland or CRIEPI Japan. Bidders must be registered manufacturers prequalified with HESCO or DISCOs, registered with FBR, and on the Active Taxpayers List. Joint ventures are allowed with up to three members. Bid security of PKR 850,000 is required, valid for 28 days beyond bid validity. The procurement follows Public Procurement Rule 36(a) Single Stage One Envelope procedure. Technical details, manufacturing capacity, and supply records for the last three years must be submitted. The contract price is firm and payable in PKR. PEC category compliance and FBR registration are essential. The supplier must provide a 5% performance security valid for 12 months post supply completion. Warranty covers 12 months from delivery acceptance, with repair or replacement obligations. Liquidated damages of 2% per month up to 10% apply for delivery delays. Payment will be made within 30 days upon submission of required documents including inspection certificates and GRN. The submission deadline is 10th February 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM on the same day. Bids must be submitted electronically on EPADS, with a hard copy delivered to Manager Material Management HESCO, Room No. 237, 2nd Floor, Wapda Offices Complex, Hussainabad Hyderabad. Pro-Tip: Ensure prototype approval documentation and bid security are correctly prepared and submitted on time. Missing or incomplete prototype approvals or bid security can lead to outright rejection. Also, verify compliance with the latest PEPCO/WAPDA standards to avoid disqualification during technical evaluation.