Supply of Electrical Stores for Muzaffarabad and Mirpur Regions by AJK Electricity Department

The AJK Electricity Department Muzaffarabad invites sealed bids for electrical stores for the Muzaffarabad and Mirpur regions through open competitive bidding using the single-stage, one-envelope procedure. Identifiable items include 400 kVA distribution transformers, ACSR conductors, termination kits for 500 mm² single-core cable, dead-end clamps, connectors, galvanized angle iron and lightning arresters. The notice also includes recycling of copper enamelled wire, totalling 60,000 kg, and miscellaneous tools and plant items. Materials must comply with the relevant WAPDA/NGC specifications, amended to date, and the bidding documents.

Eligible participants are WAPDA/DISCOs/NGC-prequalified manufacturers with valid prototype approval, and suppliers for tools and plant items, registered with the relevant bodies and AJK Electricity Department. Participants must also be registered with the FBR Sales Tax and Income Tax departments. Applications for bidding documents must include proof of WAPDA and AJK Electricity Department registration. Representatives obtaining documents and participating in bidding must carry authorization from their principal.

Bidding documents are available from the Office of the Chief Engineer Electricity Muzaffarabad during office hours until 11 November 2026, at Rs. 1,200 each. Sealed bids must reach that office by 11:30 a.m. on 12 November 2026. Bids will be opened there at noon on the same day, before the Chairman, Departmental Purchase Committee, in the presence of bidders or their authorized representatives who choose to attend. The category must be clearly marked on the envelope.

Each bid must include bid security in favour of the Chief Engineer Electricity Muzaffarabad, through a call deposit receipt, demand draft, pay order or valid, verifiable bank guarantee from a scheduled bank. A bank guarantee must remain valid for at least 90 days from opening. Quoted rates must remain valid for at least 60 days and exclude General Sales Tax, on a Free Consignee Store basis for Muzaffarabad or Mirpur, AJK. Applicable AJK taxes and duties will be deducted from successful bidders’ bills.

Item-wise rates may be offered, but offers for partial quantities and conditional bids will not be entertained. Required samples, including those for miscellaneous category C tools and plant, must accompany bids at opening. Blacklisted firms and suppliers are ineligible. Previous departmental purchase-order defaults must be resolved to the department’s satisfaction before participation. The Chief Engineers for Muzaffarabad and Mirpur will issue separate purchase orders for their regions. The competent authority may accept or reject bids under AJK PPRA rules. For enquiries, contact the Director, Inventory Control / Inspection, Electricity Muzaffarabad, Member/Secretary DPC, at 05822-920522.