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Description / Scope of Work
Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO), operating under the Material Management Directorate, invites bids for the procurement of 11 KV Capacitor 450 KVAR Un-Switched electrical equipment. This is a national-level goods procurement conducted through a single-stage, one-envelope bidding process. The tender document outlines comprehensive specifications for the capacitor unit, which will be utilized within IESCO's distribution network to support power factor correction and electrical system efficiency across Islamabad Capital Territory. The procurement follows standard bidding procedures established for public sector acquisitions in Pakistan.
Bidders must meet specified eligibility criteria including valid business registration, manufacturing or authorized distribution licenses for electrical equipment, and demonstrated financial capacity. Bid security in the form of a bid securing declaration or performance guarantee is mandatory. Prospective bidders are required to establish their production capacity, provide audited financial statements for the preceding three years, and submit documentation of past experience and completed contracts of similar nature. All bidders must sign an Integrity Pact as part of the submission requirements.
Interested bidders can obtain the complete bidding documents from the IESCO Material Management Directorate at Street 40, Sector G-7/4, Islamabad Capital Territory. Bids must be submitted in a single sealed envelope containing all required technical and financial documentation. The bid submission deadline is July 24, 2026, with bid opening scheduled to follow immediately thereafter. For further information, queries, and clarifications, bidders should contact the Chief Engineer (MM) at phone +92-319-599-1800 or email ce_mm@iesco.com.pk. The contract will include General and Special Conditions of Contract as detailed in the Standard Bidding Document.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
Independent analysis by PakistanTender — not part of the official notice. Always confirm details against the original tender document.
IESCO seeks a single 11 KV 450 KVAR un-switched capacitor unit for its distribution network.
This is a straightforward goods procurement for power factor correction equipment—likely a one-off replacement or network upgrade rather than recurring supply. Scale appears small to medium (single unit, technical specification is narrow). Deadline is distant (July 2026), reducing urgency. Key challenge: bidders must demonstrate prior supply experience with similar electrical equipment to a utility and provide three years of audited financials, suggesting IESCO screens for financial stability and track record.
Who can bid: Valid business registration required; manufacturing or authorized distribution license for electrical equipment mandatory. Three years audited financial statements and documented experience supplying similar equipment to utilities expected. Typically, NTN/SECP registration and PEC membership not explicitly stated but standard for electrical equipment suppliers to public utilities. Integrity Pact signature mandatory.