Invitation for Bids

Date:16 September 2009
Loan No. & Title:2438-PAK: Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Program
Contract No.:ADB-HESCO-01/2009: Procurement of 132/11.5 kV, 20/26MVAMVA & 66/11.5 KVA 10/13 MVA Power Transformers
Deadline for Bids :11:00 am on 12 November 2009

1.    The Islamic Republic of Pakistan has received a loan from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) towards the cost of Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Program, and it intends to apply part of the proceeds of this loan to payments under the contract for Procurement of Power Transformers.

2.    The Hyderabad Electric Supply Company Limited now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for the Procurement of 132 KV and 66 KV Power Transformers in single LOT given below. Bidders are required to offer for the complete lot.

Lot No. Item No. Description Quantity
I 1. 132/11.5kV, 20/26MVA Power Transformer with Extended Creepage Bushings along with HV/LV Terminals connectors Bus & Bar Pipes and Fittings, Auxiliary panel & other Allied Accessories, Vacuum types OLTC as per WAPDA specification P-46:2008. 6 Nos.
2. 66/11.5kV, 10/13MVA Power Transformer with Extended Creepage Bushings along with HV/LV Terminals connectors Bus & Bar Pipes and Fittings, Auxiliary panel & other Allied Accessories, Vacuum types OLTC as per WAPDA specification P-46:2008. 4 Nos.

3.    International competitive bidding will be conducted in accordance with ADB's Single-Stage: One-Envelope Bidding Procedure and is open to all Bidders from eligible source countries.

4.    Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from Hyderabad Electric Supply Company and inspect the Bidding Document at the address given below, from 8:00 am to 2:30 pm.

Manager Procurement (PMU), HESCO
Bunglow No. A-1, HESCO Power Wing Colony, Hussainabd,
Hyderabad,71000 Pakistan
Tel. No.: + 92- 22 - 3868690
Fax No.: +92 - 22 - 3812299

5.    To purchase the Bidding Document in English, bidders should:

  1. visit the office of HESCO at the address indicated above and pay a non-refundable fee of PRs.8,000 or US$ 100 by Bank Draft from any Scheduled Bank of Pakistan in favor of CEO HESCO;
    or
  2. request for delivery by sending a written application to HESCO at the address indicated above, requesting for Bidding Document No. ADB-HESCO-01/2009, for Procurement of Power Transformers. The method of payment will be by Bank Draft from any Scheduled Bank of Pakistan in favor of CEO HESCO, for the amount of PKR 10,000 (local delivery) or $200 (overseas delivery). The document will be sent by courier service. No liability will be accepted for loss or late delivery.

6.    Bids must be delivered:

  • to the above address;
  • on or before 11:00 am on 12 November 2009. Late bids shall be rejected.
  • All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security of at least 2% of total bid price mentioned in US$ or Pak Rupees.

Bids will be opened immediately after bid submission deadline, in the presence of the Bidders' representatives who choose to attend at the above address.

7.    The Hyderabad Electric Supply Company Limited will not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by Bidders in connection with the preparation or delivery of Bids.

8.    In the comparison of Bids, ADB's Domestic Preference Scheme will be applied in accordance with the provisions stipulated in the Bidding Document.

Specific Notice