Supply of 200,000 Smart Single-Phase AMI Energy Meters for GEPCO Gujranwala

The Material Management Directorate of Gujranwala Electric Power Company Limited (GEPCO) invites electronic bids through International Competitive Bidding for the supply of 200,000 smart single-phase AMI energy meters with PTA-certified GSM/GPRS modems. The procurement comprises four equal lots, numbered I, II, III and IV, each containing 50,000 meters. The meters must comply with the applicable WAPDA/PEPCO/NTDC specification and the requirements detailed in the bidding documents. Delivery is required on a free delivery basis at GEPCO's 132-kV Grid Station on GT Road, Gujranwala, without any element of foreign exchange.

Eligible bidders must meet the qualification and experience criteria contained in the bidding documents. Procurement will follow the Single Stage Single Envelope procedure using the Least Cost Based Selection technique, in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2026, and applicable regulations, guidelines and instructions. Domestic preference will apply under SRO 827(I)/2001 dated 3 December 2001, issued by the Ministry of Commerce, Government of Pakistan.

Electronic bidding documents containing the detailed terms, conditions, specifications and requirements are available through the E-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System, EPADS v2.0, at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. Bidders must register on EPADS v2.0 and submit their bids electronically by 3 December 2026 at 11:00 AM. Bids will be opened through EPADS v2.0 on the same date at 11:30 AM. Manual bid submission will not be entertained.

Each lot requires a bid guarantee of Rs. 11,500,000. Bid security must be furnished in the form of a pay order, banker's cheque, call deposit or bank guarantee in favour of the Chief Executive Officer, GEPCO. The original bid guarantee must reach the office of the Manager (MM) before the electronic submission deadline in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the tender number and title. A copy must also be attached to the technical proposal of the electronic bid. Bids remain valid for 120 days, and the bid guarantee must remain valid for 28 days beyond the bid validity period.

Bidders must regularly check EPADS v2.0 for clarifications concerning omissions, errors or ambiguities. Requests for clarification must be submitted at least seven days before bid opening. Conditional bids, late submissions and bids without the required guarantee will be rejected. Uploaded files must include the firm's name and a brief description, and all required information must be supplied in the prescribed forms.

A pre-bid meeting will take place on 17 November 2026 at 11:00 AM in the committee room at the office of Manager (MM), GEPCO Headquarters, 565-A Model Town, Gujranwala. GEPCO reserves the right to reject any or all bids under PPRA rules. Further information is available from the Manager (MM) during office hours on working days. Telephone: 055-9200527. Fax: 055-9200528.