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Description / Scope of Work
IESCO (Islamabad Electric Supply Company) invites sealed bids for the procurement of PVC Cable 70mm2 (19/.083) 4/Core under a national single-stage one-envelope bidding process. This is a goods procurement tender for electrical cable supply to support IESCO's distribution network operations. The tender is issued by the Chief Engineer (Material Management) at IESCO Headquarters in Islamabad, Federal Province. Bidders must meet specified eligibility criteria including demonstration of financial capacity, production capability, and relevant experience in cable supply contracts. Bid security is mandatory and must be submitted in the prescribed form along with other required documentation such as the integrity pact and performance guarantee form. Bidders are required to provide proof of net financial resources, historical contract performance records, and current contract status information.
Eligible bidders must demonstrate adequate production capacity to fulfill the contract requirements and provide evidence of past experience with similar goods procurement. The bid must include a price schedule in the specified format along with all supporting documents including the bid securing declaration and power of attorney if applicable. Bidders should carefully review the general conditions of contract and special conditions of contract to understand their obligations and the terms of engagement. Financial and technical evaluation will be conducted against the stated evaluation criteria to determine the most responsive bid.
Bid documents are available from the Material Management office at IESCO Headquarters, Street #40, Sector G-7/4, Islamabad. The bid closing date is 28 July 2026. Sealed bids must be submitted to the Chief Engineer (Material Management) at the above address. Interested bidders can contact the procurement office at telephone +92-319-599-1800 or email ce_mm@iesco.com.pk for any clarifications or to obtain the complete 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 is sourcing PVC cable (70mm² 4-core) for distribution network maintenance—likely a recurring operational need given the utility's scale.
Single-stage bidding suggests straightforward technical specs. Key risk: financial capacity and production capability verification will be stringent; bidders must demonstrate prior utility-grade cable supply experience. The 18-month timeline to July 2026 suggests moderate urgency but allows procurement planning. Capacity proof and performance history are gatekeepers—vague eligibility criteria indicate IESCO will screen aggressively.
Who can bid: Typically, bidders require NTN and SECP registration (for suppliers/manufacturers). Notice does not specify PEC category or mandatory certification. IESCO explicitly requires: demonstrated production capacity, net financial resources proof, prior similar contract experience, and current contract status disclosure. Foreign bidders typically face additional scrutiny. No explicit debarment list mentioned.