GEPCO E-Bidding Tender for 200,000 Smart Single-Phase Energy Meters

Gujranwala Electric Power Company Limited (GEPCO), through its Material Management Directorate, invites electronic bids under International Competitive Bidding for the supply of 200,000 smart AMI single-phase energy meters with GSM/GPRS modems certified by PTA. The procurement comprises four equal lots under Tender No. 52/MM/2026-27.

Meters must comply with the applicable WAPDA/PEPCO/NTDC specifications, amended up to date, and the requirements of the bidding documents. Delivery is required on a free-delivery (FCS) basis at GEPCO 132-kV Grid Station, GT Road, Shaheenabad, Gujranwala, without any element of foreign exchange. Eligible bidders must meet the qualification and experience criteria in the bidding documents available on EPADS v2.0.

The Single-Stage Single-Envelope procedure will be used, applying the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2026, and applicable regulations, regulatory guides, procurement guidelines or instructions issued by the Authority from time to time.

Bidding documents containing detailed terms, conditions, specifications and requirements are available through the E-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. Bidders must register on EPADS v2.0 and submit their electronic bids by Thursday, 3 December 2026, at 11:00 AM. Bids will be opened through EPADS v2.0 on the same day at 11:30 AM. Manual bid submissions will not be accepted.

Each bid must include the bid security required by the bidding documents, in the form of a pay order, banker's cheque, call deposit or bank guarantee in the name of the Chief Executive Officer, GEPCO. Original bid guarantees must reach the undersigned's office in a sealed envelope clearly marked with the tender number and title before the electronic bid submission deadline. Failure to meet this requirement will render the bid non-responsive. A copy must be attached to the technical proposal of the electronic bid. Uploaded files must identify the firm's name and include a brief file description.

Bids must remain valid for 120 days. Bid guarantees must remain valid for 28 days beyond the bid validity period. Conditional bids, late submissions and bids without the required guarantee will be rejected. Bidders must fulfil all conditions in the bidding documents and provide the required information on the prescribed forms.

Bidders should regularly check EPADS v2.0 for clarifications issued by GEPCO concerning updates, changes, errors or omissions. Requests for clarification must be submitted through EPADS no later than seven days before the tender opening date.

Domestic preference will apply in accordance with SRO 827(I)/2001 dated 3 December 2001, issued by the Ministry of Commerce, Government of Pakistan. GEPCO reserves the right to reject any or all bids under PPRA rules.

A pre-bid meeting will be held on Tuesday, 17 November 2026, at 11:00 AM in the committee room at the office of Manager (MM), 565-A Model Town, GEPCO Headquarters, Gujranwala.

For further information, contact the office of Manager (MM) on any working day during office hours: GEPCO Limited, 565-A Model Town, Gujranwala. Telephone: 055-9200527. Fax: 055-9200528. Notice reference: PDL1153/26.