Supply of Three Phase Smart AMI Meters and ABC Cables

The Hyderabad Electric Supply Company (HESCO) in Hyderabad, Sindh, is procuring Three Phase Smart AMI (Advanced Metering Infrastructure) Meters and Aerial Bundled Cables (ABC) under the Electricity Distribution Efficiency Improvement Project. This procurement is part of a World Bank financed initiative aimed at enhancing electricity distribution efficiency. The technical scope includes supply of 2,300 units of Three Phase Smart AMI Meters and two types of ABC cables: 831,000 meters of 2 Core 10 mm² Aluminum (Phase + Neutral) XLPE cables rated at 600/1000 V, and 69,000 meters of 4 Core 16 mm² Aluminum (3-Phase + Neutral) XLPE cables at the same voltage rating. These materials are critical for upgrading the electrical distribution network to improve monitoring and reduce losses. Eligible bidders must be registered with FBR and ATL, and should have relevant experience in supplying electrical meters and cables. PEC registration in the appropriate category is likely required. Bidders should prepare their Technical and Financial Bids carefully, including Earnest Money in the form of Bid Security as specified: PKR 1,000,000 for Lot-I and PKR 3,000,000 for Lot-II. The bidding documents are available free of cost and can be downloaded from HESCO's official website. Interested parties may also obtain documents in person from the Chief Engineer (Development) PMU HESCO office in Hyderabad. The submission deadline is **22 June 2026 at 11:00 AM**. Late submissions or electronic bids will not be accepted. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely delivery of the bid documents and to attend the pre-bid meeting scheduled for 04 June 2026. This meeting provides valuable clarifications and helps avoid common pitfalls in bid preparation. Also, confirm all contact details and bid security requirements to avoid disqualification.