Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
IESCO invites sealed bids for the procurement of Earthing Platform and Earth Rod 16mm diameter 3 metre long copper items under national competitive bidding NCB-287. The procurement is for goods required by the Islamabad Electric Supply Company, a federal utility serving the capital territory. This is a single-stage, one-envelope bidding process with a closing date of October 2, 2026. Bidders must be registered with the relevant authorities and possess valid tax registration and business licenses to participate. The bid security requirement and contract terms are detailed in the Bid Data Sheet and General Conditions of Contract included in this Standard Bidding Document.
Eligible bidders must meet financial capacity thresholds, demonstrate production capability for the specified copper earth rods, and provide manufacturer authorization letters. Bidders are required to submit technical and financial proposals in a single envelope. Typically, suppliers of electrical grounding equipment must be registered with SECP or hold valid NTN registrations. Bid security must be submitted as per the amounts specified in the Bid Data Sheet, and bidders must sign the Integrity Pact as a condition of participation.
Bid documents are available from IESCO-PMU at Head Office, Street #40, Sector G-7/4, Islamabad, or by contacting the PMU via phone +92-319-599-2205 or email iescopmu@iesco.com.pk. Sealed bids must be submitted by the closing date. All submissions will be opened publicly and evaluated according to the published evaluation criteria. Successful bidders must furnish performance guarantees before contract award. Interested suppliers should obtain full tender documents immediately to prepare compliant proposals.
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 copper earthing rods and platforms in a straightforward goods procurement.
The 16mm diameter, 3-metre copper earth rods are standard electrical grounding components, likely required in bulk or as recurring spares for the utility's distribution network across Islamabad. The single-envelope process suggests moderate complexity and relatively short preparation time. This is likely a one-off or periodic procurement rather than a long-term supply contract, typical for utility maintenance inventory.
Who can bid: Bidders must be registered with SECP or hold valid NTN. Typically, suppliers of electrical grounding equipment must demonstrate manufacturing or authorized distribution capability, valid business registration, and financial solvency. The notice specifies submission of manufacturer information and production capacity annexures, suggesting direct manufacturers or authorized distributors are preferred.