Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
IESCO (Islamabad Electric Supply Company), through its Material Management and Chief Engineer office, is procuring 15 kV XLPE power cable 240mm² 500MCM single core unarmoured cable under an international single-stage two-envelope bidding process. This is a goods procurement for the electrical distribution network serving Islamabad and surrounding areas in the Federal territory. The scope encompasses supply of high-voltage power transmission cable meeting specified technical standards for single-core applications without armour protection. The tender document establishes comprehensive technical specifications, eligibility criteria, and contractual terms governing the supply and delivery of the cable to IESCO facilities.
Bidders must meet specific eligibility criteria including production capacity, net financial resources, net worth, and average annual turnover thresholds defined in the bid data sheet. Manufacturers must demonstrate relevant contractual experience and provide evidence of non-performing contracts and pending litigation status. The bidder must provide a bid security as specified in the bid data sheet along with a manufacturer authorisation form. Bidders may be domestic or international, subject to criteria for eligible countries specified in the document. Technical specifications require strict compliance with no deviation permitted from the stated cable parameters.
Bid documents are available from IESCO Material Management office at Chief Engineer (MM) IESCO Headoffice, G7/4 Street 40, Islamabad. Interested parties should contact the Chief Engineer via phone +92-319-599-1800 or email ce_mm@iesco.com.pk for bid document procurement and clarification. Bids must be submitted in two envelopes (technical and financial) following the single-stage two-envelope format. The bid closing date is 08 September 2026, with opening scheduled thereafter as per notification.
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IESCO seeks international and domestic suppliers of 15 kV XLPE single-core power cable (240mm² / 500MCM unarmoured).
This is a straightforward goods procurement for high-voltage distribution infrastructure in Islamabad, estimated as medium-scale based on technical specifications. The closing date of September 2026 allows reasonable preparation time. Bidders must demonstrate significant production capacity, financial strength (net worth and turnover thresholds apply), and prior contractual experience in similar supply. Type testing and prototype approval are mandatory. Competition likely includes established cable manufacturers with proven supply track records to utilities.
Who can bid: Bidders must typically be registered with SECP (for companies) or relevant authority, possess valid NTN, and demonstrate production capacity for cable manufacturing. The notice requires evidence of net financial resources and average annual turnover meeting specified thresholds. International bidders must be from eligible countries. Manufacturing experience with high-voltage cables and prior contractual experience supplying utilities are required. PEC registration is not applicable (goods, not services/construction).