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Description / Scope of Work
Islamabad Electric Supply Company (IESCO) invites electronic bids for the financial year 2026-27 for the supply of electrical materials and equipment on free delivery basis to IESCO Regional Stores in Rawalpindi, Islamabad and Rajjar. The tender encompasses procurement of 63 KVA, 100 KVA, 400 KVA and 630 KVA pad mounted transformers, PVC cables of various specifications including 120mm², 70mm² and 1/C, 70mm² types, straight joint kits for 500MCM and 4/0 AWG single core applications, termination kits for 4/0 AWG three core and single core configurations both indoor and outdoor types, and PVC joint kits of different core capacities. The total bid security amounts range from PKR 30,000 to PKR 3,000,000 depending on the item category, with quantities varying from 5 to 2,500 units across different product lines. This is a substantial procurement exercise aimed at supporting the distribution infrastructure of Islamabad and surrounding regions.
Bidders must be registered with DISCOs, PPMC, WAPDA, NGC (formerly NTDC) or FBR and must possess valid prototype approval where applicable. Only firms and manufacturers meeting these criteria are eligible to submit bids. Bid security must be submitted as Bank Guarantee or CDR issued by any scheduled bank of Pakistan with a minimum credit rating of A or above, in favor of the Chief Executive Officer IESCO Islamabad. The bid validity period differs by tender lot: 60 days for tender numbers 32 to 35 and 36 to 38, and 120 days for tender numbers 39 to 45. All prices must be firm and final on DDP basis without involving foreign exchange, quoted inclusive of all applicable taxes and duties as per law, with GST reimbursable on submission of original invoices.
Bids must be submitted electronically through the E-PAK Acquisition and Disposal System (E-PADS) portal at www.epads.gov.pk with all mandatory documentation as required in bidding documents. The tender will be opened on 28 July 2026 from 10:30 AM onwards at IESCO Head Office, G-7/4 Street No. 40, Islamabad, in the presence of authorized representatives of bidders. Tender opening will be conducted on single stage one envelope basis. All materials supplied must conform to relevant WAPDA/NTDC specifications as amended to date. In case of government-announced holidays or office closure, the tender opening will be rescheduled to the next working day at the same time and venue. Further tender details are available on the IESCO website www.iesco.com.pk and PPRA website www.ppra.org.pk.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
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IESCO is procuring electrical distribution infrastructure items for FY 2026-27: pad-mounted transformers (63–630 KVA), PVC cables, joint kits, and termination kits in bulk quantities (5–2,500 units per line item).
This is a large-scale, recurring annual supply contract supporting three regional storage hubs. Bid security ranges significantly (PKR 30k–3M) by item category, indicating differentiated risk tiers. Suppliers must already hold DISCO/WAPDA/PPMC/NGC registration and prototype approvals; this filters to established vendors. DDP pricing with firm/final quotes and GST reimbursement. Bid validity split (60 vs 120 days) suggests multiple tender lots with staggered evaluation.
Who can bid: Bidders must be registered with at least one of: DISCOs, PPMC, WAPDA, NGC, or FBR. Valid prototype approval required where applicable. Only firms and manufacturers qualify. Bid security via bank guarantee or CDR (A-rated minimum) from scheduled Pakistani bank. All materials must meet WAPDA/NTDC specs. Typically, NTN and active SECP registration also expected.