Procurement of 132/11kV 31.5/40 MVA Power Transformer by Hazara Electric Supply Company

Hazara Electric Supply Company (HAZECO) invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the procurement of a 132/11kV 31.5/40 MVA power transformer under procurement reference P162171. HAZECO has reserved funds for procurement planned for financial year 2026-27 and intends to use part of these funds to cover eligible payments under the contract. The goods and their detailed requirements are described in the bidding documents available through EPADS v2.0.

The procurement will follow the single-stage, two-envelope procedure using the Least Cost Based Selection technique. The process will be conducted in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2026, and applicable regulations, regulatory guides, procurement guidelines and instructions issued by the Authority.

Interested bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 to participate. Electronic bidding documents containing the detailed terms and conditions, specifications and requirements are available at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/162171. Vendors who have not yet registered may register at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. A registration tutorial is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7te.

Every bid must be accompanied by bid security in favour of Hazara Electric Supply Company Limited Abbottabad. The required amount is set out in the bid security section of the bidding documents. Security must be furnished in the form of a call deposit or bank guarantee. The original bid security must reach Room No. 209, HAZECO Headquarters, Gulistan Colony, College Road, Abbottabad, on or before the bid closing time. Failure to submit the original security within that time will result in the bid being treated as nonresponsive and rejected.

Bids must be prepared according to the electronic bidding documents and submitted through EPADS v2.0 by 10:30 AM on Monday, 9 November 2026. Electronic bids will be opened through EPADS v2.0 at 11:00 AM on the same day. Manual bids will not be accepted.

A Grievance Redressal Committee has been notified under Rule 65 of the Public Procurement Rules, 2026. Its notification is available on the procuring agency's website and at www.ppra.org.pk. Contact the Manager Supply Chain Management, HAZECO Headquarters, Gulistan Colony, College Road, Abbottabad, at manager.scm@hazeco.com.pk.