Invitation for Bids

Date:13 July 2009
Loan No. & Title:2438-PAK: Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Program
Contract No.:ADB-LESCO-01/2009: Procurement of 132/11.5 kV, 31.5/40 MVA & 20/26 MVA Power Transformers
Deadline for Bids :11:00 hrs on 3 September 2009

1.    This Invitation for Bids follows the General Procurement Notice for this project that appeared in the ADB Business Opportunities on 16 July 2009.

2.    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.

3.    The Lahore Electric Supply Company Limited now invites sealed Bids from eligible Bidders for Procurement of 132 kV Power Transformers in a single Lot given below.

SR.NO. Description Quantity
1 132/11.5kV, 31.5/40MVA Power Transformer with terminal connectors, auxiliary panel, bushings with extended creepage distance and all other specified accessories as per WAPDA/NTDC specification   P-46:2008. 20 Nos.
2 132/11.5kV, 20/26MVA Power Transformer with terminal connectors, auxiliary panel, bushings with extended creepage distance and all other specified accessories as per WAPDA/NTDC specification     P-46:2008. 10 Nos.

4.    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.

5.    Interested eligible Bidders may obtain further information from Lahore Electric Supply Company and inspect the Bidding Document at the address given below, from 8:00 am to 2:30 p.m. from 16 July 2009.

Chief Engineer (Development) PMU, LESCO
132KV -Qartaba Grid Station-Mozang Lahore
Tel. No.: + 92- 42 - 9214410
Fax No.: +92 - 42 - 9214412
Website: www.Lesco.gov.pk

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

  • submit a written application to the above address;
  • pay a non-refundable fee of Rs.8,000 or US$ 100. The method of payment will be by bank draft from any scheduled bank of Pakistan in favor of Employer.
  • The documents may be collected in person or may be sent by express airmail for an additional fee of Rs.2,000 for domestic delivery or US$ 100 for overseas delivery, the documents may be sent by courier services. No liability will be accepted for loss or late delivery.

7.    Bids must be delivered:

  • to the above address;
  • on or before 11:00 hrs on 3 September 2009. Late bids shall be rejected.
  • All Bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security not less than 2% of the bid price, in a freely convertible currency.

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

8.    The Lahore 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.

9. 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