Procurement of T-56 Lineman Safety Hat with Torch

The Material Management Directorate of Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) is procuring T-56 Lineman Safety Hats with Torch for its regional store in Rawalpindi. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and aims to enhance the safety equipment available to linemen working under IESCO. The procurement process follows the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, and uses the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique through the EPADS v2.0 platform. Items being procured: - Lineman Safety Hat with Torch (Quantity: 1000 units) The safety hats must comply with local and international standards and be as per the approved sample. Each item will have a unique serial number permanently marked for identification and traceability. The serial number format includes the purchase order number, date, and item sequence number, ensuring clear visibility and durability throughout the service life. Eligible bidders must be registered with relevant authorities, including FBR and NADRA, and must provide declarations regarding no blacklisting, use of prime materials, and compliance with WAPDA/NTDC specifications. The bidder should have a minimum average annual turnover of Rs. 3 million over the last two years and net financial resources of Rs. 1 million. Technical evaluation requires full compliance with specifications, prior supply experience, and manufacturing experience of at least two years. The bid submission deadline is Tuesday, August 18, 2026, at 10:30 AM via EPADS v2.0. Manual submissions are not accepted. Bid security must be submitted physically before the deadline at IESCO Headquarters, Sector G-7/4, Islamabad Capital Territory. The bid opening will be conducted online on the same day at 11:00 AM. 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 documentation, including bid security and technical compliance certificates, well in advance to meet the strict submission requirements. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers specializing in safety equipment to engage with a major electric supply company in Pakistan, contributing to the safety and efficiency of linemen operations in Rawalpindi.