Invitation for Bids

Date:19 August 2009
Loan No. & Title:2438-PAK: Power Distribution Enhancement Investment Program
Contract No.:ADB-PESCO-08-2009 for Procurement of Static Energy Meter, LT,MDI Meter & 11KV Sectionalizers (Auto reclosures type)
Deadline for Bids :10:30 am on 29 September 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 is intended that part of the proceeds of this loan will be used for payments under the contract named above. Bidding is open to bidders from eligible source countries of ADB.

2.    The Peshawar Electric Supply Company, PESCO (the Employer) invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for supply of Static Energy Meter.

Lot No. Item No. Description of Material Quantity
1
1 Static Energy Meters Single Phase 119,829 Nos.
2 Static Energy Meters 3 Phase 33,564 Nos.
3 LT,MDI Meters 293 NOs
2 1 11 KV Sectionalizers (auto reclosures) 130 sets

3.    Only eligible bidders with the following key qualifications should participate in this bidding:

  • The bidder (individual firm/JV) must have at least five (05) years design manufacturing similar goods/equipment and three years operational experience in Supply / Manufacturing of above Material. In case of JV, at least one partner should fulfill the said manufacturing experience pertaining to the individuals obligations inspect of manufacturing as JV agreement between the parties (JV Agreement shall be provided with the bid.
  • The contractor should have sound financial status. The difference between cash in hand and short term liabilities should be adequate enough for smooth execution of this project.

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.    To obtain further information and inspect the bidding documents, bidders should contact:

Chief Engineer (Development) PESCO
Shami Road Wapda House
Peshawar, Pakistan
Tel. No.: +92 - 091- 9212019
Email: ceo_pesco@wapda.gov.pk

6.    To purchase the bidding documents in English, bidders should:

  1. visit the office of PESCO at the address indicated above and pay a non-refundable fee of PRs.4,000 or US$ 50 by Bank Draft from any Scheduled Bank of Pakistan in favor of PESCO, Shami Road Wapda House Peshawar (Pakistan);
    or
  2. request for delivery by sending a written application to PESCO at the address indicated above, requesting for Bidding Document No. ADB-PESCO-08-2009 for Procurement of Static Energy Meters. The method of payment will be by Bank Draft from any Scheduled Bank of Pakistan in favor of PESCO, Shami Road Wapda House Peshawar (Pakistan), for the amount of PKR 6,000 (local delivery) or $100 (overseas delivery). The document will be sent by courier service. No liability will be accepted for loss or late delivery.

7.    Deliver your bid:

  • To the address above;
  • On or before 10:30 am on 29 September, 2009. Late Bids shall be rejected.
  • Together with a Bid Security of not less than 2% 0f Bid Price for each Lot.

Bids will be opened immediately after the deadline in the presence of bidders' representatives who choose to attend.

8.    PESCO will not be responsible for any costs or expenses incurred by Bidders in connection with the preparation or delivery of Bids.

9.    When comparing Bids, ADB's Domestic Preference Scheme will be applied.

Specific Notice