Procurement of White Metal for Turbine Guide Bearing Unit No. 7, Power Station Tarbela

The Pakistan Water and Power Development Authority (WAPDA), through the office of the Chief Engineer (Power) Tarbela, invites eligible bidders to participate in the procurement of white metal for the turbine guide bearing, Unit No. 7, at Power Station Tarbela. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and will be executed on a DDP basis. The process will be conducted via the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0, ensuring transparency and efficiency in the bidding process. Items being procured: - Procurement of White Metal for Turbine Guide Bearing, Unit No. 7, Power Station Tarbela The technical scope involves the supply of high-quality white metal suitable for turbine guide bearings, which are critical components in hydropower generation. Bidders must ensure that the supplied material meets the technical specifications outlined in the bidding documents available on EPADS. The procurement is open to all eligible firms with relevant experience in supplying electrical and mechanical equipment for large-scale power projects. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security of PKR 150,000 in the form of CDR, bank draft, or pay order in favour of Chief Engineer (Power), WAPDA, Tarbela. The bid security must be submitted in hard copy to the office before the closing date. Only electronic bids submitted through EPADS by 1100 Hrs on the opening date will be considered; manual submissions will not be entertained. The opening of bids will take place at 1130 Hrs on 25-08-2026. Bidders are advised to register on the EPADS portal (https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/) if not already registered. A practical tip: ensure your bid security instrument is prepared and submitted well in advance to avoid last-minute issues, as late or incomplete submissions will not be accepted. For further details, consult the bidding documents and the official WAPDA and PPRA websites.