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MEPCO invites international competitive bids for the procurement of 132KV, 36MVAR Capacitor Banks comprising 90 units of 400KVAR capacitors with capacitor racks, foundation bolts, and all allied accessories under tender reference PMU-03/2026-27 (ICB). The goods procurement is issued by the Manager Procurement (PMU) at the office of Chief Engineer (Development) in Multan, Punjab, and covers the supply of complete capacitor bank systems with installation hardware for power system enhancement in the Multan Electric Power Company distribution network. The tender is open to international bidders and follows a single stage two envelope bidding process.
Bidders must meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the bidding document, including compliance with technical specifications for 132KV capacitor systems, manufacturing standards, and past experience in similar supplies. Prospective bidders are required to submit a bid securing declaration as part of their participation, and performance guarantees will be mandated upon contract award. All bidders must provide evidence of financial capacity, average annual turnover, and details of past completed contracts related to electrical equipment and capacitor bank supplies.
The bidding documents are available from the Procurement Management Unit (PMU) of MEPCO, and interested parties must submit their bids in two separate envelopes containing technical specifications and financial proposals respectively. Bids will be opened on the advertised date, and all queries should be directed to the Manager Procurement (PMU) MEPCO at Khanewal Road, Multan City, Multan District, Punjab. Contact details are provided as Phone: +92-310-377-4444 and Email: erppmu.proc@mepco.com.pk. The closing date for bid submission is 13 August 2026.
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MEPCO seeks 90 units of 400KVAR capacitors assembled into complete 132KV 36MVAR banks with mounting infrastructure—a large-scale electrical equipment supply for grid stability.
International participation widens competition. Eight-month timeline from notice to closure suggests moderate procurement urgency. Single-stage two-envelope process indicates straightforward evaluation. Bidders need proven HV capacitor manufacturing and supply track record; financial capacity verification will be rigorous for a utility-scale order of this voltage class.
Who can bid: International bidders eligible. Must demonstrate: financial capacity with average annual turnover details, prior completed contracts in electrical equipment/capacitor systems, technical compliance with 132KV standards, manufacturing certifications. Registration with relevant authorities (typically NTN, SECP if applicable to bidder nationality) and bid security declaration required. Specific PEC category not stated.