Testing Equipment and Common Use Items for 132/220kV Allai Switchyard

The Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA) through its Resident Engineer (O&M) at Allai Khwar Power Station in Battagram district is procuring Testing Equipment for the 132/220kV Allai Switchyard along with Common Use Items for the power station. This procurement is specific to the Allai Khwar Hydel Power Station located in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa and aims to enhance operational efficiency and maintenance capabilities at the site. The technical scope includes supply of specialized testing equipment suitable for high voltage switchyards rated at 132/220kV and various common use items required for daily operations and maintenance at the power station. The procurement is divided into two lots: one for the testing equipment with a completion time of 120 days from purchase order issuance, and the other for common use items with a 60-day completion period. Bidders must be original manufacturers, authorized distributors, suppliers, contractors, or service providers registered with the Income Tax and Sales Tax Departments and listed on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL) of FBR. Interested bidders should ensure they have valid FBR registration and relevant experience in supplying electrical testing equipment or related items to power sector entities. The bidding process is electronic via EPADS, and submissions must include a photo of the CDR, Demand Draft, or Pay Order as bid security. The bid security amounts are Rs. 700,000 for testing equipment and Rs. 50,000 for common use items. The deadline for bid submission is 12th May 2026 by 1100 hours, with bid opening at 1130 hours the same day in the conference room of the Resident Engineer at Allai Khwar Power Station. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully prepare the technical bid documents and ensure the bid security is submitted in original form to the Resident Engineer’s office before the closing time. Late or manual bids will not be accepted, so timely electronic submission is critical. Also, bidders should review the detailed terms and conditions available on EPADS and WAPDA websites to avoid disqualification.