In terms of Rule 48 of Public Procurement Rules, 2004 Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) is notified for the subject procurement and notification copy is available on the procuring agency’s website and on Authority’s website at (www.ppra.org.pk).
Hazara Electric Supply Company (Hazara Electric Supply Company (HAZECO)), Manager Supply Chain Management
HAZECO HQ, Gulistan Colony, College Road, Abbottabad., Abbottabad, Abbottabad (District), Hazara Division (Division), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) (Province).
+92-370-371-0055
manager.scm@hazeco.com.pk
1.1 The Procuring Agency (PA), as indicated in the Bids Data Sheet (BDS) invites Bids through EPADS v2.0 for the provision of Goods for as specified in the BDS and in Section V – Evaluation Criteria, Specifications & Schedule of Requirements. The name, identification, and number of items/deliverables are provided in the BDS. The successful Bidders will be expected to provide the goods within the specified period and timeline(s) as stated in the BDS.
2.1 Source of funds is referred in Clause-1 of Invitation for Bids.
3.1 A Bidder may be natural person, company or firm or public or semi-public agency of Pakistan or any foreign country, or any combination of them with a formal existing agreement (on Judicial Papers) in the form of a joint venture, consortium, or association. In the case of a joint venture, consortium, or association, all members shall be jointly and severally liable for the execution of the Contract in accordance with the terms and conditions of the Contract. The joint venture, consortium, or association shall nominate a Lead Member as nominated in the BDS, who shall have the authority to conduct all business for and on behalf of any and all the members of the joint venture, consortium, or association during the Bidding process, and in case of award of contract, during the execution of the contract.
3.2 Verifiable copy of the agreement that forms a joint venture, consortium or association shall be required to be submitted as part of the Bid.
3.3 The appointment of Lead Member in the joint venture, consortium, or association shall be confirmed by submission of a valid Power of Attorney to the Procuring Agency.
3.4 Any bid submitted by the joint venture, consortium or association shall indicate the part of proposed contract to be performed by each party and each party shall be evaluated (or post qualified if required) with respect to its contribution only, and the responsibilities of each party shall not be substantially altered without prior written approval of the Procuring Agency and in line with any instructions issued by the Authority.
(The limit on the number of members of JV or Consortium or Association may be prescribed in BDS, in accordance with the guidelines issued by the PPRA).
3.5 The invitation for Bids is open to all prospective suppliers, manufacturers, or authorized agents / dealers subject to any provisions of incorporation or licensing by the respective national incorporating agency or statutory body established for that particular trade or business. Procuring agencies shall specify the registration/licensing requirements for the foreign bidders keeping in view the requirement of that business.
3.6 A Bidder shall not have a conflict of interest. All Bidders found to have a conflict of interest shall be disqualified. A Bidder may be considered to have a conflict of interest with one or more parties in this Bidding process, if they:
3.7 A Bidder may be ineligible if –
3.8 As and when required, bidders shall provide to the Procuring Agency evidence of their eligibility, proof of compliance with the necessary legal requirements to carry out the contract effectively.
3.9 Bidders shall submit Bids relating to the nature, conditions and modalities of sub-contracting wherever the sub-contracting of any elements of the contract amounting to more than ten (10) percent of the Bid price is envisaged.
4.1 All goods and related services to be supplied under the contract shall have their origin in eligible source countries, and all expenditures made under the contract will be limited to such goods and services. For purpose of this Bid, ineligible countries are the countries declared ineligible by the Federal Government.
5.1 A bidder shall submit only one Bid, in the same bidding process, either individually as a Bidder or as a member in a joint venture or any similar arrangement.
5.2 The Bidder shall not engage a subcontractor for any portion of the contract if the value of such subcontracting exceeds thirty percent (30%) of the total contract amount.
6.1 Any cost incurred by the bidder relating to the preparation and submission of its Bid shall be borne by the bidder, and the Procuring Agency shall in no case be responsible or liable for those costs, regardless of the conduct or outcome of the bidding process.
7.1 The Goods required, Bidding procedures, and terms and conditions of the contract are prescribed in the Bidding Documents. In addition to the Invitation for Bids, the Bidding documents which should be read in conjunction with any addenda issued in accordance with ITB 9.1 include:
Section I -Invitation to Bids
Section II Instructions to Bidders (ITB)
Section III Bid Data Sheet (BDS)
Section IV Evaluation Criteria, Specifications, Schedule of Requirements
Section V Bid Forms
Section VI General Conditions of Contract (GCC)
Section VII Special Conditions of Contract (SCC)
Section VIII Contract Forms
7.2 The Bidder is expected to examine all instructions, forms, terms and specifications in the Bidding documents. Failure to furnish all the information required in the Bidding documents through EPADS v2.0 will be at the Bidder’s risk and may result in the rejection of his Bids.
8.1 A prospective Bidder requiring any clarification of the Bidding documents may notify the Procuring Agency through EPADS v2.0.
8.2 The Procuring Agency will within three (3) working days after receiving the request for clarification, respond to any request for clarification through EPADS v2.0 provided that such request is received not later than three (03) days prior to the deadline for the submission of Bids as prescribed in ITB 22
8.3 Copies of the Procuring Agency's response will be forwarded to all identified Prospective Bidders through EPADS v2.0, including a description of the inquiry, but without identifying its source.
8.4 Should the Procuring Agency deem it necessary to amend the Bidding document as a result of a clarification, it shall do so following the procedure under ITB 9.
8.5 If indicated in the BDS, the Bidder’s designated representative is invited at the Bidder’s cost to attend a pre-Bid meeting at the place, date and time mentioned in the BDS. During this pre-Bid meeting, prospective Bidders may request clarification of the schedule of requirement, the Evaluation Criteria or any other aspects of the Bidding document.
8.6 Minutes of the pre-Bid meeting, if applicable, including the text of the questions asked by Bidders, including those during the meeting (without identifying the source) and the responses given, together with any responses prepared after the meeting will be uploaded on EPADS v2.0. Any modification to the Bidding documents that may become necessary as a result of the pre-Bid meeting shall be made by the Procuring Agency exclusively through the use of an Addendum pursuant to ITB 9. Non-attendance at the pre-Bid meeting will not be a cause for disqualification of a Bidder.
9.1 Before the deadline for submission of Bids, the Procuring Agency for any reason, whether at its own initiative or in response to a clarification requested by a prospective Bidder or Pre-Bid meeting may modify the Bidding documents by issuing addenda through EPADS v2.0.
9.2 The Procuring Agency shall promptly publish the addendum through EPADS v2.0.
9.3 Any addendum issued including the notice of any extension of the deadline shall also be communicated through EPADS v2.0 to all the bidders who have already submitted their bids. Such bidders shall have the right to withdraw their already submitted bid and re-submit the revised bid prior to the original or extended bid submission deadline.
9.4 To give prospective Bidders reasonable time in which to take an addendum/corrigendum into account in preparing their Bids, the Procuring Agency may, at its discretion, extend the deadline for the submission of Bids through EPADS v2.0:
Provided that the Procuring Agency shall extend the deadline for submission of Bids, if such an addendum is issued within last three (03) days of the Bids submission deadline.
10.1 The Bid prepared by the bidder, as well as all correspondence and documents relating to the Bids exchanged by the Bidder and the Procuring Agency shall be written in the English language unless otherwise specified in the BDS. Supporting documents and printed literature furnished by the Bidder may be in another language provided they are accompanied by an accurate translation of the relevant pages in the English language unless otherwise specified in the BDS, in which case, for purposes of interpretation of the Bidder, the translation shall govern.
11.1 The Bid prepared by the Bidder shall constitute thedocuments required in the BDS.
Details of sample(s) where applicable and requested in the BDS.
1. Documentary evidence established in accordance with ITB that the Bidder is eligible and/or qualified for the subject bidding process;
2. Documentary evidence establish that the Bidder has been authorized by the manufacturer to deliver the goods into Pakistan, where required and where the supplier is not the manufacturer of those goods;
3. Documentary evidence establish that the goods and related services to be supplied by the Bidder are eligible goods and services, and conform to the Bidding Documents;
4. Bid security or Bid Securing Declaration furnished in accordance with ITB 18.
12.1 To establish the conformity of the bidder to the Bidding document, the Bidder shall furnish as part of its Bids the documentary evidence that Goods provided conform to the technical specifications and standards.
13.1 The Bidder shall furnish, as part of itsBid, all those documents establishing the Bidder’s eligibility to participate in the Bidding process and/or its qualification to perform the contract if its Bid is accepted.
14.1 The Bidder shall fill the Form of Bid furnished in the Bidding documents.The Bids Form must be completed without any alterations to its format and no substitute shall be accepted.
15.1 The Bids Prices quoted by the Bidder in the Form of Bid and in the Price Schedules shall conform to the requirements specified below or exclusively mentioned hereafter in the Bidding documents.
15.2 All items in the Schedule of Requirement must be listed and priced separately in the Price Schedule(s). If a Price Schedule shows items listed but not priced and neither explicitly denied, their prices shall be construed to be included in the prices of other items.
15.3 Items not listed in the Price Schedule shall be assumed not to be included in the Bid, and provided that the Bid is still substantially responsive in their absence or due to their nominal nature, the corresponding average price of the respective item(s) of the remaining substantially responsive Bidder(s) shall be construed to be the price of those missing item(s)
15.4 The Bid price to be quoted in the Form of Bid in accordance with ITB 14.1 shall be the total price of the Bid.
15.5 The Bidder shall indicate on the appropriate Price Schedule, the unit prices (where applicable) and total Bid price of the Goods it proposes to provide under the contract.
15.6 Prices quoted by the Bidder shall be fixed during the Bidder’s performance of the contract and not subject to variation on any account. A Bid submitted with an adjustable price will be treated as non-responsive and shall be rejected.
16.1 Prices shall be quoted in Pakistani Rupees unless otherwise specified in the BDS in accordance with Rule 30 (2) of the Public Procurement Rules, 2004.
17.1 Bids shall remain valid for the period specified in the BDS after the Bid submission deadline prescribed by the Procuring Agency. A Bid valid for a shorter period shall be rejected by the Procuring Agency as non-responsive. The period of Bid validity will be determined from the complementary Bid securing instrument, i.e. the expiry period of Bid Security or Bids Securing Declaration as the case may be.
17.2 The procuring agency shall ordinarily be under an obligation to process and evaluate the bid and to issue letter of award within the stipulated bid validity period.
17.3 Under exceptional circumstances, prior to the expiration of the initial Bid validity period, the Procuring Agency may request the Bidders’ consent to an extension of the period of validity of their Bids only once through EPADS v2.0, for the period not more than the period of initial bid validity. The Bid Security provided under ITB 18 shall also be suitably extended. A Bidder may refuse the request without forfeiting its Bid security or causing to be executed its Bid Securing Declaration. A Bidder agreeing to the request will not be required nor permitted to modify its Bid, but will be required to extend the validity of its Bid Security or Bid Securing Declaration for the period of the extension.
18.1 The Bidder shall furnish as part of its Bid, a Bid Security in accordance with Rule 25 of the Public Procurement Rules, 2004.
18.2 The original Bid Security shall be enclosed within the sealed envelope and to be submitted physically before closing time for submission of bids. Whereas, scanned copy of bid security shall be uploaded electronically through EPADS v2.0 before closing hours for submission of bids.
18.3 The Bidder who failed to submit the original Bids security before the submission deadline shall be disqualified straightaway.
18.4 The Bid Security or Bid Securing Declaration is required to protect the Procuring Agency against the risk of Bidder’s conduct which would warrant the security’s forfeiture, pursuant to ITB 18.7.
18.5 The Bid Security shall be denominated in the local currency, and it shall be a Bank Draft in the name of the Procuring Agency and valid for twenty-eight (28) days beyond the end of the validity of the Bid. This shall also apply if the period for Bids/Bid Validity is extended. In either case, the form must include the complete name of the Bidder.
18.6 The Bid Security shall be payable promptly upon written demand by the Procuring Agency in case any of the conditions listed in ITB 18 are invoked.
18.7 Unsuccessful Bidders’ Bid Security will be discharged or returned as promptly as possible, however in no case later than thirty (30) days after the expiration of the period of Bids Validity prescribed by the Procuring Agency pursuant to ITB 17. The Procuring Agency shall make no claim to the amount of the Bid Security, and shall promptly return the Bid Security document, after whichever of the following that occurs earliest:
18.8 The successful Bidder’s Bids Security will be discharged upon the Bidder signing the contract, or furnishing the Performance Guarantee.
18.9 The Bid Security may be forfeited or the Bid Securing Declaration executed:
19.1 Before Bid submission deadline, any Bidder may withdraw, substitute, or modify its Bid after it has been submitted through EPADS v2.0. Bids requested to be withdrawn, shall be returned unopened to the Bidders through EPADS v2.0.
20.1 The Bidder shall prepare and submit Bids with due diligence after carefully reading all the terms and condition before bid submission deadline through EPADS v2.0.
21.1 The Technical and Financial Bids if required to submitted, shall be submitted on EPADS v2.0.
22.1 Bids shall be received by the Procuring Agency through EPADS v2.0 before bid submission deadline.
22.2 The Procuring Agency may, under exceptional circumstances, extend the deadline for the submission of Bids, after recording reasons in writing and in an equal opportunity manner.
In such case, all rights and obligations of the Procuring Agency and the Bidders that were previously governed by the original deadline shall thereafter be subject to the revised deadline.
23.1 The Bid Evaluation Committee of the Procuring Agency shall open all Bids through the EPADS v2.0, on the date and time specified in the Bid Data Sheet (BDS).
23.2 The Bid Evaluation Committee shall generate minutes through EPADS v2.0 containing brief details of bid opening process. The record of the Bid opening shall include, as a minimum: the name of the Bidder, the Bid price if applicable, and the presence or absence of a Bid Security or Bid Securing Declaration.
23.3 The procuring agency shall live broadcast the opening of bids on national media or on their website or digital channels, if the volume of procurement exceeds five hundred million rupees in case of goods and services and one thousand million rupees in case of works.
23.4 In case the date of opening of bid has been declared as public holiday or the procuring agency fail to open bid due to any EPADS v2.0 related issues, the submission and opening of bids shall be shifted to the next working day on the same time.
23.5 In case of Single Stage One Envelope Procedure, the Bidders names, the Bid prices, the total amount of each Bid and, the presence or absence of Bid Security, Bid Securing Declaration and such other details as the Procuring Agency may consider appropriate, will be announced by the Bid Evaluation Committee.
24.1 To assist in the examination, evaluation and comparison of Bids of the Bidders, the Procuring Agency may, ask any Bidder for a clarification of its Bid including breakdown of prices.
24.2 The request for clarification and the response shall be sought through EPADS v2.0 before three days prior to the deadline for submission of bids. No change in the prices or substance of the Bids shall be sought, offered, or permitted.
24.3 The alteration or modification in the BIDS which in any way affect the following parameters will be considered as a change in the substance of a Bids:
24.4 From the time of Bids opening to the time of Contract award if any Bidder wishes to contact the Procuring Agency on any matter related to the Bids it should do so through EPADS v2.0.
25.1 Prior to the detailed evaluation of Bids, the Procuring Agency will determine whether each Bid:
25.2 The Procuring Agency's determination of a Bid's responsiveness will be based on the contents of the Bid itself.
25.3 A substantially responsive Bid is one which conforms to all the terms, conditions, and specifications of the Bidding documents, without material deviation or reservation. A material deviation or reservation is one that: -
25.3 If a Bids is not substantially responsive, it will be rejected by the Procuring Agency and may not subsequently be evaluated for complete technical responsiveness.
26.1 The Procuring Agency shall examine the Bids to confirm that all terms and conditions specified in the GCC and the SCC have been accepted by the Bidder without any material deviation or reservation.
26.2 The Procuring Agency shall evaluate the technical aspects of the Bids submitted, to confirm that all requirements specified in Schedule of Requirements and Technical Specifications of the Bidding documents have been met without material deviation or reservation.
26.3 If after the examination of the terms and conditions and the technical evaluation, the Procuring Agency determines that the Bid is not substantially responsive in accordance with ITB 25.2, it shall reject the Bid.
27.1 Bids determined to be substantially responsive will be checked for any arithmetic errors. Errors will be corrected as follows: -
27.2 The amount stated in the Bid will, be adjusted by the Procuring Agency in accordance with the above procedure for the correction of errors and, with the concurrence of the Bidder, shall be considered as binding upon the Bidder. If the Bidder does not accept the corrected amount, its Bid will then be rejected, and the Bid Security may be forfeited or the Bids Securing Declaration may be executed.
28.1 To facilitate evaluation and comparison, the Procuring Agency will convert all Bids prices expressed in the amounts in various currencies in which the Bids prices are payable. For the purposes of comparison of bids quoted in different currencies, the price shall be converted into a single currency specified in the bidding documents. The rate of exchange shall be the selling rate prevailing on the date of opening of financial bids specified in the bidding documents, in accordance with weighted average customer exchange rates list issued by the State Bank of Pakistan on that day.
29.1 The Bids, quotations, or proposals shall be evaluated by the respective evaluation committees as per evaluation criteria described in the Bidding Documents in accordance with Rule 29 and 30 of the Public Procurement Rules, 2004.
1. Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS)
After meeting the requirements of eligibility, qualification and substantial responsiveness, the bid in compliance with all the mandatory (technical) specifications/requirements and/or requisite quality threshold (if any), and having lowest evaluated cost (or financial proposal) shall be considered Successful Bid.
2. Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS)
In such combination, there shall be some specific weightage of both the technical features and financial aspects of the proposal. The financial marks shall be awarded on the basis of inverse proportion calculations. The successful bid shall be declared, on the basis of combined evaluation.
3. Quality Based Selection (QBS)
Atter meeting the requirements of eligibility, qualification and substantial responsiveness the bid in compliance with all the mandatory (technical) specifications/requirements and attaining highest marks in the Technical Evaluation considering all other qualitative and/or quantitative parameters (or point rated criteria) for technical proposal(s) such as working methodology, implementation plan, resource allocation, additional functionalities, risk management approach, knowledge transfer techniques, post implementation methodology etc. shall be treated as highest ranked bid. Later on, the financial proposal of highest ranked bidder shall be opened, however, in case of failure to proceed further with such a bidder, the procuring agency may resort to second highest bidder and so on.
29.2 In case of tie of bids, the bidders shall be provided an opportunity to offer their best and final monetary offer through EPADS v2.0. However, in no case the rates shall be higher than the original financial bids.
30.1 The procuring agency shall evaluate and compare bids, allow for preference to domestic bidders, while competing with the international bidders in accordance with the policies of Federal Government.
The percentage of preference, to be accorded shall be clearly mentioned in the bidding documents under the bid evaluation criteria.
31.1 Selection technique will be adopted for determining the Successful Bid in accordance with the criteria referred in the BDS or prescribed in the separate section titled as Evaluation Criteria.
31.2 In case where the Procuring Agency adopts the Cost Based Evaluation Technique and, the Bid with the lowest evaluated price from amongst those which are eligible, compliant and substantially responsive shall be the Successful Bid.
31.3 The Procuring Agency may adopt the Quality & Cost Based Selection Technique due to the following two reasons:
1. Where the Procuring Agency knows about the main features, usage and output of the products; however not clear about the complete features, technical specifications and functionalities of the goods to be procured and requires the bidders to submit their proposals defining those features, specifications and functionalities; or
2. Where the Procuring Agency, in addition to the mandatory requirements and mandatory technical specifications, requires parameters specified in Evaluation Criteria to be evaluated while determining the quality of the goods.
31.4 In such cases, the Procuring Agency may allocate certain weightage to these factors as a part of Evaluation Criteria, and may determine the ranking of the bidders on the basis of combined evaluation in accordance with provisions of Rule 2(1)(h) of the Public Procurement Rules, 2004.
32.1Where the Bid price is considered to be abnormally low, the Procuring Agency shall perform price analysis either during determination of Successful Bids or as a part of the post-qualification process.
32.2 The Procuring Agency may reject an Abnormally low financial bids.
32.3 In order to identify the Abnormally Low Bids (ALB) following approaches can be considered to minimize the scope of subjectivity:
32.4 The Procuring Agency will determine to its satisfaction whether the Bidder that is selected as having submitted the successful bid is qualified to perform the contract satisfactorily.
32.5 The determination will take into account the Bidder’s financial, technical, and production capabilities. It will be based upon an examination of the documentary evidence of the Bidder’s qualifications submitted by the Bidder, as well as such other information as the Procuring Agency deems necessary and appropriate. Factors not included in these Bidding documents shall not be used in the evaluation of the Bidders’ qualifications.
32.6 Procuring Agency may seek “Certificate for Independent Price Determination” from the Bidder and the results of reference checks may be used in determining an award of contract.
Explanation: The Certificate shall be furnished by the Bidder. The Bidder shall certify that the price is determined keeping in view of all the essential aspects such as raw material, its processing, value addition, optimization of resources due to economy of scale, transportation, insurance and margin of profit etc.
32.7 An affirmative determination will be a prerequisite for award of the contract to the Bidder. A negative determination will result in rejection of the Bidder’s Bids, in which event the Procuring Agency will proceed to the next ranked Bidder to make a similar determination of that Bidder’s capabilities to perform satisfactorily.
33.1 The Procuring Agency will award the Contract to the Bidder whose Bids has been determined to be substantially responsive to the Bidding documents and who has been declared as Most Advantageous Bidder.
34.1 The procuring agency shall not engage in negotiations with respect to scope and price with the bidder except when the procuring agency conducts a procurement using direct or negotiated contracting or a request for proposals with evaluation based on quality alone.
34.2 The procuring agency may negotiate with the most advantageous bid with a view to streamline the work or task execution, at the time of contract finalization on methodology, work plan, staffing, finalizing payment arrangements, delivery arrangements, minor amendments to the special conditions of the contract.
35.1 The Procuring Agency reserves the right to reject all bids or proposals at any time prior to the issuance of the Letter of Award, without incurring any liability, in accordance with Rule 33 of the Public Procurement Rules, 2004.
36.1 The Procuring Agency reserves the right at the time of contract award to increase or decrease the quantity of Goods originally specified in these Bidding documents provided this does not exceed by 15%, without any change in unit price or other terms and conditions of the Bids and Bidding documents.
37.1 Prior to the award of contract, the procuring agency shall announce and publish the result of bid evaluation on EPADS v2.0 in accordance with Rule 35 of the Public Procurement Rules, 2004.
37.2 The Bidder whose Bids has been accepted will be notified of the award by the Procuring Agency prior to expiration of the Bids/Bid Validity period. The Letter of Award will state the sum that the Procuring Agency will pay the successful Bidder in consideration for the delivery of Goods as prescribed by the Contract (hereinafter and in the Contract called the "Contract Price).
37.3 The Letter of award will constitute the formation of the Contract, subject to the Bidder furnishing the Performance Guarantee and signing of the contract.
38.1 Promptly after issuance of Letter of award, Procuring Agency shall send the successful Bidder the draft Contract, incorporating all terms and conditions as agreed by the parties to the contract.
38.2 Immediately after the Redressal of grievance by the GRC (if any), mandatory standstill period in accordance with Rule 35 of the Public Procurement Rules, 2004 and after fulfillment of all condition’s precedent of the Contract Form, the successful Bidder and the Procuring Agency shall sign the Contract.
39.1 Procuring Agencies (including beneficiaries of Government funded projects and procurement) as well as Bidders/Contractors under Government financed contracts, observe the highest standard of ethics during the procurement and execution of such contracts, and will avoid to engage in any corrupt and fraudulent practices.
40.1 The Grievance Redressal Committee shall address the grievance, if any submitted by any party, including the bidder, in accordance with Rule 48 of the Public Procurement Rules, 2004 to be read with Redressal of Grievances Regulations, 2021.
40.2 In case if any party or the bidder is not satisfied with the decision of the GRC or if it fails to decide within ten days, the bidder or the party may file an appeal before the Appellate Committee of the Authority in accordance with Rule 48 of the Public Procurement Rules, 2004 to be read with Redressal of Grievances Regulations, 2021.
41.1 The Procuring Agency shall initiate blacklisting proceedings against any bidder, supplier, or contractor in accordance with the Mechanism for Blacklisting Regulations, 2024, read with Rule 19 of the Public Procurement Rules, 2004.
41.2 The blacklisted/debarred bidder may file the review petition before the Authority in accordance with Rule 19 of the Public Procurement Rules, 2004 to be read with Procedure of filing and disposal of Review Petitions Regulations, 2021.
The following specific data for the procurement of Goods to be procured shall complement, supplement, or amend the provisions in the Instructions to Bidders (ITB). Whenever there is a conflict, the provisions herein shall prevail over those in ITB.
BDS Clause Number 1
ITB Number 1.1
Name of Procuring Agency: Hazara Electric Supply Company (Hazara Electric Supply Company (HAZECO))
The subject of procurement is: Procurement of AC, LED, AI CAMERA SET, MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM, INVERTER WITH LITHIUM BATTERY
Expected commencement date: Thursday, August 6, 2026
BDS Clause Number 2
ITB Number 2.1
Financial year for the operations of the Procuring Agency: 2026-27
Name and identification number of the Contract: P55607
BDS Clause Number 3
ITB Clause Number 3.1
JV/Consortium or Association Allowed: No
Number of JV/Consortium Members: Nil
see section of eligibility criteria.
BDS Clause Number 4
ITB Number 8.1
The Bidders may seek clarifications through EPADS v2.0 : Clarification Date: Friday, July 17, 2026
BDS Clause Number 5
ITB Number 10.1
The Language of all correspondences and documents related to the Bids shall be in: English
List of documents required along with the bid:
BDS Clause Number 6
ITB Number 11.1
Items/Lots and threre related documents:
See section items and Lots
BDS Clause Number 7
ITB Number 12.1
Items / Lots Specifications:
see section of items specifications.
BDS Clause Number 8
ITB Number 15.6
The price shall be Fixed.
BDS Clause Number 9
ITB Number 16.1
Currency of the Bids shall be : PKR
BDS Clause Number 10
ITB Number 17.1
The Bids/Bid Validity period shall be: 60 Days
BDS Clause Number 11
ITB Number 18.1
The amount of Bid Security shall be as defined in Bid Security Section for items and lots given in BDS 6
The Bid Security shall be in the form of: Call at Deposit, Bank Guarantee
BDS Clause Number 12
ITB Number 20.1
Bid shall be submitted online on EPADS v2.0 whereas hard copy of the bid security should be submitted to the following;
HAZECO HQ, Gulistan Colony, College Road, Abbottabad., Abbottabad, Abbottabad (District), Hazara Division (Division), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) (Province). before bid submission deadline.
Bids that are not submitted on EPADS v2.0 shall be disqualified.
The deadline for Bids submission is: Wednesday, July 22, 2026 10:30 AM
BDS Clause Number 13
ITB Number 23.1
The Bids opening shall take place on EPADS v2.0.
Day : Wednesday
Date: Wednesday, July 22, 2026
Time : 11:00 AM
BDS Clause Number 14
ITB Number 31.1
Selection technique adopted will be: Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS)
see Evaluation Criteria
BDS Clause Number 15
ITB Number 41.1
Grievence against this procurement shall be submitted online on EPADS v2.0.
Arbitrator shall be appointed by mutual consent of the both parties.
| Bidder's Type | Required Registration |
|---|---|
|
Any |
FBR (NTN) |
| Eligibility Criteria | Document |
|---|---|
| Registration with Income Tax & Sales Tax Departments, and must have an Active Taxpayers status with Federal Board of Revenue on the date of Tender opening. | Yes |
| Brochure / Technical data / Literature of the quoted item. | Yes |
| At least 01 No. Completed Purchase Order with DISCO/PESCO/Public Sector along with Satisfactory Performance Certificate. | Yes |
Eligibile bidder(s) with substantially responsive bid(s) offering Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) shall be consider for the award of contract(s).
Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS)
| Technical Marks | 100 | |
|---|---|---|
| Passing Marks | 100 | |
| Technical Evaluation Criteria (Sample / Brouchure based) | ||
| The HAZECO Sample Selection Committee will thoroughly examine and evaluate the submitted sample(s) / brouchure based on technical data, and compliance with the technical specifications. If the sample / brouchure is approved, it will receive 100 marks; if disapproved, it will receive 0 marks. (Qualitative)(Doc Required) | 100 | |
Items Without Lots :
| Item | UNSPSC | Delivery Schedule | Quantity | Bid Security | Sample Quantity | Warranty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioner (1.5 Ton) | Air conditioners |
Address: HAZECO HQ, Gulistan Colony, College Road, Abbottabad., Abbottabad, Abbottabad (District), Hazara Division (Division), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) (Province).
Schedule: 45 Days
Quantity: 25/Qty
|
25/Qty | 100000 PKR | 1 | 10 Years |
| LED Display 85 Inch | Liquid crystal display LCD panels or monitors |
Address: HAZECO HQ, Gulistan Colony, College Road, Abbottabad., Abbottabad, Abbottabad (District), Hazara Division (Division), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) (Province).
Schedule: 45 Days
Quantity: 03/Qty
|
3/Qty | 42000 PKR | 1 | 01 Years |
| AI Camera Set | Infrared camera |
Address: HAZECO HQ, Gulistan Colony, College Road, Abbottabad., Abbottabad, Abbottabad (District), Hazara Division (Division), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) (Province).
Schedule: 45 Days
Quantity: 01/set
|
1/set | 20000 PKR | 1 | 03 Years |
| Multimedia System | Multimedia kits |
Address: HAZECO HQ, Gulistan Colony, College Road, Abbottabad., Abbottabad, Abbottabad (District), Hazara Division (Division), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) (Province).
Schedule: 27 Days
Quantity: 01/set
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1/set | 40000 PKR | 1 | 03 Years |
| 10 KVA Inverter with 16 KVA Lithium Battery | Inverters |
Address: HAZECO HQ, Gulistan Colony, College Road, Abbottabad., Abbottabad, Abbottabad (District), Hazara Division (Division), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) (Province).
Schedule: 45 Days
Quantity: 01/set
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1/set | 38000 PKR | 1 | 10 Years |
Yes
| Item | UNSPSC | Related Services |
|---|---|---|
| Air Conditioner (1.5 Ton) | Air conditioners | Installation of the Air Conditioners |
| LED Display 85 Inch | Liquid crystal display LCD panels or monitors | Installation of the LED |
| AI Camera Set | Infrared camera | Installation of the Camera Set |
| Multimedia System | Multimedia kits | Installation of the Multimedia System |
| 10 KVA Inverter with 16 KVA Lithium Battery | Inverters | Installation of UPS and Battery |
Items Without Lots :
Item: Air Conditioner (1.5 Ton)
UNSPSC: Air conditioners
Specifications / Requirements:
The Air Conditioner to be supplied under this tender shall be brand new, unused, and of the latest available model, complete in all respects, and suitable for operation under the climatic conditions of Pakistan. The unit shall be a Wall Mounted DC Inverter Split Air Conditioner having a minimum capacity of 1.5 Ton (18,000 BTU/hr) with cooling output capacity of 6400/5700/1400 W (High/Standard/Low) or equivalent and heating output capacity of 5800/5300/1200 W (High/Standard/Low) or equivalent. The cooling power input shall be 2000/1540/310 W (High/Standard/Low) or equivalent, while the heating power input shall be 1900/1400/350 W (High/Standard/Low) or equivalent. The unit shall be equipped with a T3 Tropical DC Inverter Compressor capable of efficient operation under high ambient temperatures up to 52°C and shall incorporate the latest Full DC Inverter Technology for enhanced energy efficiency and reliable performance. The refrigerant used shall be R-32, and the unit shall operate on a 220–240 V AC, 50 Hz, Single Phase power supply. The Air Conditioner shall be provided with a digital thermostat and wireless remote control and shall include, as a minimum, built-in Wi-Fi connectivity, Self-Clean Function, Ionizer/Colasma (or equivalent air purification technology), Cooling and Heating Modes, Power Gear Control, Horizontal and Vertical Auto Swing, Auto Restart, Sleep Mode, Turbo Mode, and Timer Function. The indoor unit shall be wall-mounted, compact, aesthetically designed, and capable of low-noise operation, whereas the outdoor unit shall be housed in a weatherproof and corrosion-resistant cabinet suitable for outdoor installation. The equipment shall be supplied complete with all standard accessories including, but not limited to, wireless remote control, installation kit, insulated copper tubing, drain pipe, interconnecting cable, mounting brackets, hardware, and all other fittings and accessories required for complete installation, testing, and commissioning. The manufacturer shall provide a minimum warranty of ten (10) years on the compressor and five (05) years on parts and service. The bidder shall clearly specify the brand, model, country of origin, and submit complete technical literature/catalogues with the bid to establish compliance with the tender specifications.Item: LED Display 85 Inch
UNSPSC: Liquid crystal display LCD panels or monitors
Specifications / Requirements:
The procuring agency requires the supply of 85-inch Smart LED Displays of the latest available model, brand new, unused, and incorporating modern display technology such as LED, DLED, QLED, or better. The display shall have a minimum Ultra High Definition (UHD) resolution of 3840 × 2160 pixels with a 16:9 aspect ratio, a minimum refresh rate of 60 Hz, minimum brightness of 350 nits, and a viewing angle of not less than 178 degrees horizontally and vertically. The display shall support HDR technology (HDR10 or better), dynamic contrast enhancement, noise reduction, and other standard picture enhancement features to ensure high-quality visual performance. The Smart LED Display shall be equipped with a Quad-Core processor or better, a minimum of 2 GB RAM, and 16 GB internal storage. It shall operate on Android TV, Google TV, or an equivalent smart operating system, supporting the installation and operation of standard multimedia and productivity applications. The display shall include built-in dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Version 5.0 or higher, and a 10/100 Mbps Ethernet (LAN) port for network connectivity. The display shall provide a minimum of three (03) HDMI input ports with HDMI-CEC support, two (02) USB ports (USB 2.0/3.0), digital optical audio output, and other standard audio/video interfaces as provided by the manufacturer. It shall support multimedia playback through USB devices and be compatible with commonly used video, audio, and image formats. Screen mirroring through Chromecast, Miracast, or equivalent technology shall be supported. The display shall also feature a voice-enabled remote control with Google Assistant or an equivalent voice assistant, electronic programme guide (EPG), sleep timer, and standard smart television applications. These functional features shall be supported as reflected in the manufacturer's technical literature. The Smart LED Display shall incorporate built-in stereo speakers with a minimum audio output of 20 Watts RMS or better and shall support Dolby Audio or equivalent audio enhancement technology. The unit shall be VESA wall-mount compatible and shall operate on a 220–240 Volt AC, 50 Hz power supply. It shall comply with internationally recognized quality and safety standards such as CE, FCC, RoHS, or equivalent certifications. The successful bidder shall supply the display complete in all respects, including the voice remote control with batteries, power cable, table stand, wall-mount bracket, HDMI cable (minimum 3 metres), user manual, and all accessories required for installation and commissioning. Installation, testing, commissioning, and operational demonstration shall be carried out at HAZECO Headquarters, Abbottabad, without any additional cost. The bidder shall also provide comprehensive technical literature, brochures, and manufacturer's data sheets with the bid to establish compliance with the specifications. The offered equipment shall be covered by a minimum one-year comprehensive manufacturer's warranty, and after-sales support shall be provided by the original manufacturer or its authorized distributor/service provider within Pakistan.Item: AI Camera Set
UNSPSC: Infrared camera
Specifications / Requirements:
The AI Camera Set shall be a professional-grade 4K UHD dual-lens PTZ video conferencing camera designed for medium to large conference rooms. The system shall incorporate one motorized PTZ camera and one AI-enabled panoramic camera working simultaneously to provide automatic participant framing, speaker tracking, intelligent room coverage, and high-quality video conferencing. The camera shall feature a minimum Sony or equivalent 4K CMOS image sensor with Ultra HD resolution up to 3840 × 2160 (4K) at 30 fps and Full HD resolution up to 1920 × 1080 at 60 fps. The PTZ camera shall provide minimum 12× optical zoom and 24× total zoom, with a horizontal field of view not less than 75° and motorized pan of ±170° and tilt of at least +90°/-30°. The AI panoramic lens shall provide a minimum 95° diagonal field of view and support AI-based participant detection, dynamic auto-framing, automatic re-framing upon entry of new participants, intelligent speaker tracking, and gallery view of meeting participants. The camera shall support AI-enabled functions including dynamic auto framing, speaker tracking, smart gallery, gesture control, picture-in-picture (PIP), participant detection, and automatic meeting optimization. The unit shall provide simultaneous video output through USB 3.0 or higher, HDMI, and Gigabit Ethernet/IP streaming without requiring additional hardware. It shall support network streaming using H.264 and H.265 codecs together with RTSP and RTMP protocols. The camera shall support Power over Ethernet (PoE+), USB Plug-and-Play operation, Web Browser management interface, VISCA over IP, RS-232 control, remote firmware upgrades, preset positions (minimum 100 presets), and remote camera management software. The equipment shall be compatible with Microsoft Teams, Zoom, Google Meet, Cisco Webex, Skype for Business, and other standard UVC-compliant conferencing platforms. The camera shall include wall mounting accessories, remote control, power adapter, USB cable, HDMI cable, RS-232 adapter, and all accessories necessary for complete installation and commissioning. The operating temperature shall be 0°C to 40°C with humidity up to 80% non-condensing. The camera shall be supplied with minimum three (03) years manufacturer's warranty and complete technical support.Item: Multimedia System
UNSPSC: Multimedia kits
Specifications / Requirements:
The Multimedia Conference System shall be supplied as a complete integrated digital conference solution comprising one (01) Digital Conference Controller, one (01) Chairman Unit, twenty (20) Delegate Units, digital gooseneck microphones, professional audio amplifier, loudspeakers, interface modules, cabling, connectors, mounting hardware, accessories, software, installation, programming, testing, commissioning, documentation, and user training on a turnkey basis. The Digital Conference Controller shall be a professional 19-inch rack-mountable unit capable of directly supporting not less than sixty (60) conference microphone units without additional hardware and shall be expandable to at least two hundred (200) conference microphone units through suitable extension power supply units. The controller shall support Free Discussion Mode, FIFO (First-In-First-Out) Mode, and Limited Speaking Mode with configurable active microphone limits. The controller shall incorporate an integrated digital conference processor with built-in support for automatic video camera tracking and conference voting functions. The controller shall be capable of interfacing with compatible PTZ conference cameras through standard control protocols for automatic speaker tracking during discussions. The controller shall operate on 110–240 VAC, 50/60 Hz power supply and shall provide a minimum frequency response of 100 Hz–18 kHz, signal-to-noise ratio better than 75 dB, total harmonic distortion not exceeding 0.05%, and shall be housed in a standard 19-inch rack-mount enclosure. The conference system shall comprise one (01) Chairman Unit and twenty (20) Delegate Units, each equipped with a high-quality condenser gooseneck microphone having a minimum length of 420 mm and a frequency response of not less than 40 Hz–16 kHz. Each conference unit shall support digital discussion functionality, LCD display or equivalent visual indication, microphone status indication, and conference management features. The Chairman Unit shall include a dedicated Priority Button enabling the Chairman to temporarily or permanently deactivate all delegate microphones during discussion while maintaining uninterrupted conference operation. The conference system shall support digital audio transmission, automatic microphone management, conference expansion capability, video integration, and conference voting functionality. The Multimedia Conference System shall provide balanced XLR audio outputs together with standard line-level audio outputs for connection to external amplifiers, digital signal processors, recording systems, public address systems, and video conferencing equipment. The system shall include a professional digital audio amplifier of adequate capacity together with ceiling-mounted or wall-mounted loudspeakers capable of providing uniform sound distribution and high speech intelligibility throughout the conference room. The Multimedia Conference System shall support integration with LED displays, laptops, presentation equipment, HDMI sources, USB interfaces, audio recording equipment, wireless presentation devices, video conferencing platforms, and compatible PTZ conference cameras. The supplier shall provide all required interface modules, cables, connectors, adapters, mounting accessories, rack hardware, power supplies, software configuration, programming, installation, testing, commissioning, and complete documentation necessary for proper operation of the system. The supplier shall provide operational training to HAZECO personnel covering system operation, troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and basic configuration. The complete Multimedia Conference System shall be supplied, installed, configured, integrated, tested, and commissioned as a turnkey solution. The equipment supplied under this contract shall be brand new, unused, and of current production. The complete system shall carry a minimum comprehensive warranty of three (03) years covering all equipment, parts, labour, firmware/software updates, technical support, and replacement of defective components during the warranty period.Item: 10 KVA Inverter with 16 KVA Lithium Battery
UNSPSC: Inverters
Specifications / Requirements:
The UPS System shall comprise a complete integrated Hybrid Power Backup System consisting of a 10 kW Hybrid Inverter, a minimum 16 kWh Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO₄) Battery Bank, battery management system, communication interfaces, protection devices, mounting accessories, interconnecting cables, installation materials, testing, commissioning, and operator training. The system shall be suitable for continuous operation in commercial and institutional environments and shall provide uninterrupted power supply to critical loads with seamless automatic transfer between utility power, battery, solar photovoltaic (PV) source, and generator. The Hybrid Inverter shall have a continuous output capacity of not less than 10 kW, operating on 230 V AC, 50 Hz, single-phase supply. The inverter shall be of true hybrid design capable of simultaneously managing utility supply, lithium battery storage, solar PV input, and generator source. It shall support a minimum 15 kW solar PV input, incorporate dual Maximum Power Point Trackers (MPPTs), and provide a maximum conversion efficiency of not less than 97.5%. The inverter shall produce a pure sine wave output and shall support automatic operation without interruption during power source transitions. The inverter shall be capable of supplying both critical and non-critical loads through dual AC outputs and shall allow programmable charging and discharging schedules. The inverter shall incorporate a high-resolution LCD or colour touch display for real-time monitoring of system parameters including input voltage, output voltage, load percentage, battery status, charging condition, solar generation, alarms, and fault indications. The system shall support remote monitoring through Wi-Fi and/or Ethernet connectivity with dedicated mobile application and web portal access. Communication interfaces shall include, at minimum, RS-485, CAN Bus, USB, or equivalent ports required for communication with the lithium battery and monitoring systems. The inverter enclosure shall have a minimum protection rating of IP65, suitable for indoor or semi-outdoor installation. The inverter shall incorporate comprehensive protection features including over-voltage, under-voltage, overload, short circuit, reverse polarity, over-temperature, battery overcharge, deep discharge, surge protection, ground fault detection, and automatic fault diagnostics. The inverter shall also support parallel operation for future expansion of system capacity. The inverter shall be supplied with a minimum manufacturer's warranty of ten (10) years. The battery system shall consist of a wall-mounted Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO₄) battery having a nominal voltage of approximately 51.2 V DC, a minimum capacity of 314 Ah, and an energy storage capacity of not less than 16 kWh. The battery shall be provided with an integrated intelligent Battery Management System (BMS) capable of cell balancing, temperature monitoring, overcharge protection, over-discharge protection, over-current protection, short-circuit protection, and communication with the inverter through CAN Bus or RS-485 interface. The battery shall support a minimum 80% Depth of Discharge (DoD), provide not less than 8,000 charge-discharge cycles, and be suitable for parallel expansion where required. The battery enclosure shall have a minimum protection rating of IP50 and shall include LED or LCD status indicators. The battery shall carry a minimum manufacturer's warranty of ten (10) years. The complete UPS system shall provide uninterrupted power to connected loads during utility outages and shall automatically recharge the battery bank upon restoration of utility power or through solar PV generation. The system shall operate satisfactorily under ambient temperatures ranging from 0°C to +50°C with relative humidity up to 95% non-condensing. Output voltage distortion shall not exceed 3% Total Harmonic Distortion (THD) for linear loads. The bidder shall supply all necessary accessories including AC and DC cables, communication cables, mounting brackets, circuit breakers, DC isolators, surge protection devices (SPDs), earthing materials, cable glands, termination accessories, warning labels, and all other components required for a complete and fully functional installation. The successful bidder shall be responsible for complete installation, testing, commissioning, configuration of the monitoring application, demonstration of system performance under load, submission of operation and maintenance manuals, warranty certificates, factory test reports, and training of HAZECO personnel.For Individual Items
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1. Definitions
2. Application and Interpretation
2.1 These General Conditions shall apply to the extent that they are not superseded by provisions of other parts of the Contract.
2.2 In interpreting these Conditions of Contract headings and marginal notes are used for convenience only and shall not affect their interpretations unless specifically stated; references to singular include the plural and vice versa; and masculine include the feminine. Words have their ordinary meaning under the language of the Contract unless specifically defined.
3. Applicable Law
3.1 The contract shall be governed and interpreted in accordance with the laws of Pakistan, unless otherwise specified in SCC.
4. Governing Language
4.1 The Contract as well as all correspondence and documents relating to the Contract exchanged between the Bidder and the Procuring Agency, shall be written in the English language unless otherwise stated in the SCC. Supporting documents and printed literature that are part of the Contract may be in another language provided these are accompanied by an accurate translation of the relevant passages in English, in which case, for purposes of interpretation of the Contract, this translation shall govern.
5. Notices
5.1 Any notice, request, or consent made pursuant to this Contract shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been made when delivered in person to an authorized representative of the Party to whom the communication is addressed, or when sent by registered mail, telex, telegram, or facsimile to such Party at the address specified in the SCC.
6. Delivery/Location
6.1 The Goods shall be delivered to such locations as the Procuring Agency may approve and as specified in SCC.
7. Authorized Representatives / Authority of Member in charge
7.1 Any action required or permitted to be taken, and any document required or permitted to be executed, under this Contract by the Procuring Agency or the Bidder may be taken or executed by the officials specified in the SCC.
8. Effectiveness of Contract
8.1 This Contract shall come into effect on the date the Contract is signed by both parties and such other later date as may be stated in the SCC.
9. Commencement of Services
9.1 The Bidder shall confirm availability of Key Experts and begin carrying out the Services not later than the number of days after the Effective Date specified in the SCC.
10. Program
10.1 Before commencement of the Services, the Bidder shall submit to the Procuring Agency for approval a Program showing the general methods, arrangements, order and timing for all activities. The Services shall be carried out in accordance with the approved Program as updated.
11. Starting Date/Expiration Date
11.1 The Bidder shall start carrying out the Services Five (05) days after the date the Contract becomes effective, or at such other date as may be specified in the SCC.
11.2 Unless terminated earlier pursuant to Clause GCC 15 hereof, this Contract shall expire at the end of such time period after the Effective Date as specified in the SCC.
12. Entire Agreement
12.1 This Contract contains all covenants, stipulations and provisions agreed by the Parties. No agent or representative of either Party has authority to make, and the Parties shall not be bound by or be liable for, any statement, representation, promise or agreement not set forth herein.
13. Modification
13.1 Any modification or variation of the terms and conditions of this Contract, including any modification or variation of the scope of the Services, may only be made by written agreement between the Parties. However, each Party shall give due consideration to any Bids for modification or variation made by the other Party.
13.2 In cases of any modifications or variations, the prior written consent of the Procuring Agency is required.
14. Force Majeure
14.1 Definition
For the purposes of this Contract, “Force Majeure” means an event which is beyond the reasonable control of a Party and which makes a Party’s performance of its obligations under the Contract impossible or so impractical as to be considered impossible under the circumstances.
14.2 No Breach of Contract
The failure of a Party to fulfill any of its obligations under the contract shall not be considered to be a breach of, or default under, this Contract in so far as such inability arises from an event of Force Majeure, provided that the Party affected by such an event (a) has taken all reasonable precautions, due care and reasonable alternative measures in order to carry out the terms and conditions of this Contract, and (b) has informed the other Party as soon as possible about the occurrence of such an event.
14.3 Extension of Time
Any period within which a Party shall, pursuant to this Contract, complete any action or task, shall be extended for a period equal to the time during which such Party was unable to perform such action as a result of Force Majeure.
14.4 Payments
During the period of their inability to perform the Services as a result of an event of Force Majeure, the Bidder shall be entitled to continue to be paid under the terms of this Contract, as well as to be reimbursed for additional costs reasonably and necessarily incurred by them during such period for the purposes of the Services and in reactivating the Service after the end of such period.
15. Termination
15.1 By the Procuring Agency
The Procuring Agency may terminate this Contract in case of the occurrence of any of the events specified in paragraphs (a) through (e) of this Clause. In such an occurrence the Procuring Agency shall give at least thirty (30) calendar days’ written notice of termination to the Bidder in case of the events referred to in (a) through (d); at least sixty (60) calendar days’ written notice in case of the event referred to in (e);
15.2 By the Bidder
The Bidder may terminate this Contract, by not less than thirty (30) calendar days’ written notice to the Procuring Agency, in case of the occurrence of any of the events specified in paragraphs (a) through (d) of this Clause.
16. General
16.1 Standard of Performance
16.2 Law Applicable to Goods
The Bidder shall deliver the goods in accordance with the Contract and in accordance with the Law of Pakistan and shall take all practicable steps to ensure that any of its Experts and Sub-Bidders, comply with the Applicable Law.
17. Conflict of Interests
17.1 Bidder Not to Benefit from Commissions and Discounts.
The remuneration of the Bidder shall constitute the Bidder’s sole remuneration in connection with this Contract or the Services, and the Bidder shall not accept for their own benefit any trade commission, discount, or similar payment in connection with activities pursuant to this Contract or to the Services or in the discharge of their obligations under the Contract, and the Bidder shall use their best efforts to ensure that the Personnel, any Subcontractors, and agents of either of them similarly shall not receive any such additional remuneration.
17.2 Bidder and Affiliates Not to be Otherwise Interested in Project
The Bidder agree that, during the term of this Contract and after its termination, the Bidder and its affiliates, as well as any Subcontractor and any of its affiliates, shall be disqualified from providing Goods for any project resulting from or closely related to the Services.
17.3 Prohibition of Conflicting Activities
Neither the Bidder nor its Subcontractors nor the Personnel shall engage, either directly or indirectly, in any of the following activities:
18. Confidentiality
18.1 Except with the prior written consent of the Procuring Agency, the Bidder and the Experts shall not at any time communicate to any person or entity any confidential information acquired in the course of the contract.
19. Insurance to be Taken Out by the Bidder
19.1 The Bidder(a) shall take out and maintain, and shall cause any Subcontractors to take out and maintain, at its (or the Subcontractors’, as the case may be) own cost but on terms and conditions approved by the Procuring Agency, insurance against the risks, loss or damage, and for the coverage, as shall be specified in the SCC; and (b) at the Procuring Agency’s request, shall provide evidence to the Procuring Agency showing that such insurance has been taken out and maintained and that the current premiums have been paid.
20. Bidder’s Actions Requiring Procuring Agency’s Prior Approval
20.1 The Bidder shall obtain the Procuring Agency’s prior approval in writing before taking any of the following actions:
(a) appointing such members of the Personnel not provided by the Bidder;
(b) changing the Program of activities; and
(c) any other action that may be specified in the SCC.
21. Reporting Obligations
21.1 The Bidder shall submit to the Procuring Agency the reports and documents in the numbers, and within the periods as prescribed by the Procuring Agency.
22. Liquidated Damages
22.1 If the Supplier fails to deliver any or all of the Goods or to perform the Services within the period(s) specified in the Contract, the Procuring Agency shall, without prejudice to its other remedies under the Contract, deduct from the Contract Price, as liquidated damages, a sum equivalent to the percentage specified in SCC of the delivered price of the delayed Goods or unperformed Services for each week or part thereof of delay until actual delivery or performance, up to a maximum deduction of the performance security (or guarantee) specified in SCC. Once the said maximum is reached, the Procuring Agency may consider termination of the Contract pursuant to GCC Clause 15.
22.2 Correction for Over-payment
If the Intended Completion Date is extended after liquidated damages have been paid, the Procuring Agency shall correct any overpayment of liquidated damages by the Bidder by adjusting the next payment certificate. The Bidder shall be paid interest on the overpayment, calculated from the date of payment to the date of repayment, at the rates specified in SCC.
22.3 Lack of performance penalty
If the Bidder has not corrected a Defect within the time specified in the Procuring Agency’s notice, a penalty for Lack of performance will be paid by the Bidder. The amount to be paid will be calculated as a percentage of the cost of having the Defect corrected, assessed as specified in the SCC.
23. Performance Guarantee
23.1 Within Seven (07) days from the issuance of acceptance letter from the Procuring Agency, the successful Bidder shall furnish the Performance Guarantee in shape of ------- at the discretion of the PA in the amount specified in SCC. In case the amount of Bids security is equal or greater than
23.2 The proceeds of the Performance Guarantee shall be payable to the Procuring agency as compensation for any loss resulting from the Supplier’s failure to complete its obligations under the Contract.
23.3 The Performance Guarantee shall be denominated in the currency of the Contract, or in a freely convertible currency acceptable to the Procuring agency and shall be in the acceptable form as specified in SCC.
23.4 The Performance Guarantee will be discharged by the Procuring agency and returned to the Supplier not later than thirty (30) days following the date of completion of the Supplier’s performance obligations under the Contract, including any warranty obligations, unless otherwise specified in SCC.
24. Fraud and Corruption
24.1 The Procuring Agency requires the Supplier to disclose any commissions or fees that may have been paid or are to be paid to agents or any other party with respect to the Bidding process or execution of the Contract. The information disclosed must include at least the name and address of the agent or other party, the amount and currency, and the purpose of the commission, gratuity or fee.
25. Sustainable Procurement
25.1 The Bidder shall conform to the sustainable procurement contractual provisions, if and as specified in the SCC.
26. Description of Personnel
26.1 The titles, agreed job descriptions, minimum qualifications, and estimated periods of engagement in the carrying out of the Services of the Bidder’s Key Personnel. The Key Personnel listed by title as well as by name are hereby approved by the Procuring Agency.
27. Removal and/or Replacement of Personnel
27.1 Except as the Procuring Agency may otherwise agree, no changes shall be made in the Key Personnel. If, for any reason beyond the reasonable control of the Bidder, it becomes necessary to replace any of the Key Personnel, the Bidder shall provide as a replacement a person of equivalent or better qualifications.
27.2 If the Procuring Agency finds that any of the Personnel have (i) committed serious misconduct or have been charged with having committed a criminal action, or (ii) have reasonable cause to be dissatisfied with the performance of any of the Personnel, then the Bidder shall, at the Procuring Agency’s written request specifying the grounds thereof, provide as a replacement a person with qualifications and experience acceptable to the Procuring Agency.
27.3 The Bidder shall have no claim for additional costs arising out of or incidental to any removal and/or replacement of Personnel.
28. Assistance and Exemptions
28.1 The Procuring Agency shall use its best efforts to ensure that the Government shall provide the Bidder such assistance and exemptions as specified in the SCC.
29. Change in the Applicable Law
29.1 If, after the date of this Contract, there is any change in the Applicable Law with respect to taxes and duties which increases or decreases the cost of the related Services rendered by the Bidder, then the remuneration and reimbursable expenses otherwise payable to the Bidder under this Contract shall be increased or decreased accordingly by agreement between the Parties, and corresponding adjustments shall be made to the amounts referred in the SCC.
30. Services and Facilities
30.1 The Procuring Agency shall make available to the Bidder and the Experts, for the purposes of the Services and free of any charge, the services, facilities and property described , at the times and in the manner specified in the SCC or terms of reference.
30.2 In case that such services, facilities and property shall not be made available to the Bidder, the Parties shall agree on (i) any time extension that it may be appropriate to grant to the Bidder for the performance of the Services, (ii) the manner in which the Bidder shall procure any such services, facilities and property from other sources, and (iii) the additional payments, if any, to be made to the Bidder as a result thereof.
31. Contract Price
31.1 The price payable shall be in Pakistani Rupees unless otherwise specified in the SCC. Prices charged by the Supplier for Goods delivered under the Contract shall not vary from the prices quoted by the Supplier in its Bid.
32. Terms and Conditions of Payment
32.1 Payments will be made to the Bidder according to the payment schedule stated in the SCC and as per actual invoice submitted by the Bidder.
32.2 Unless otherwise stated in the SCC, the advance payment shall be made against the provision by the Bidder of a bank guarantee for the same amount, and shall be valid for the period stated in the SCC. Any other payment shall be made after the conditions listed in the SCC for such payment have been met, and the Bidder have submitted an invoice to the Procuring Agency specifying the amount due.
33. Currency of Payment
33.1 Any payment under this Contract shall be made in the currency(ies) specified in the SCC.
34. Identifying Defects
34.1 The principle and modalities of Inspection of the Goods by the Procuring Agency shall be as indicated in the SCC. The Procuring Agency shall check the Bidder’s performance and notify him of any Defects that are found. Such checking shall not affect the Bidder’s responsibilities. The Procuring Agency may instruct the Bidder to search for a Defect and to uncover and test any service that the Procuring Agency considers may have a Defect. Defect Liability Period is as defined in the SCC.
35. Correction of Defects,and
Lack of Performance Penalty
35.1 The Procuring Agency shall give notice to the Bidder of any Defects before the end of the Contract. The Defects liability period shall be extended for as long as Defects remain to be corrected.
35.2 Every time notice a Defect is given, the Bidder shall correct the notified Defect within the length of time specified by the Procuring Agency’s notice.
35.3 If the Bidder has not corrected a Defect within the time specified in the Procuring Agency’s notice, the Procuring Agency will assess the cost of having the Defect corrected, the Bidder will pay this amount, and a Penalty for Lack of Performance.
36. Taxes and Duties
36.1 A Supplier shall be entirely responsible for all taxes, duties, fees, etc., incurred until delivery of the contracted Goods to the Procuring Agency.
37. Alternate Dispute Resolution
37.1 The disputes between the parties to the contract may be settled in accordance with Public Procurement Rules, 2004.
37.2 The procuring agency shall refer the matter to the Chief Justice Islamabad High Court or Managing Director PPRA or the Secretary Ministry of Law & Justice for appointment of Arbitrator.
37.3 The fee for the Arbitrator shall be specified in Pak Rupees as determined by the appointing authority which shall be borne and shared equally by the contracting parties.
The following Special Conditions of Contract shall supplement the General Conditions of Contract. Whenever there is a conflict, the provisions herein shall prevail over those in the Conditions of Contract. The corresponding clause number of the GCC is indicated in parentheses.
Number of GC Clause
Amendments of, and Supplements to, Clauses in the General Conditions of Contract
Number of GC Clause 1
Definitions
The Procuring Agency is: Hazara Electric Supply Company (Hazara Electric Supply Company (HAZECO)), Manager Supply Chain Management HAZECO HQ, Gulistan Colony, College Road, Abbottabad., Abbottabad, Abbottabad (District), Hazara Division (Division), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) (Province).
The Supplier is:
The title of the subject procurement is: Procurement of AC, LED, AI CAMERA SET, MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM, INVERTER WITH LITHIUM BATTERY
Number of GC Clause 3
Applicable/Governing Law:
The Contract shall be interpreted in accordance with the laws of Islamic Republic of Pakistan
Number of GC Clause 4
Language:
The language of the Contract, all correspondence and communications to be given, and all other documentation to be prepared and supplied under the Contract shall be in English.
Number of GC Clause 5
Notices:
The addresses for the notices are:
Procuring Agency:
Hazara Electric Supply Company (Hazara Electric Supply Company (HAZECO)), Manager Supply Chain Management
HAZECO HQ, Gulistan Colony, College Road, Abbottabad., Abbottabad, Abbottabad (District), Hazara Division (Division), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) (Province).
+92-370-371-0055
manager.scm@hazeco.com.pk
Contractor/ Bidder:
[Name, address and telephone number].
The Contractor/ Bidder’s Representative(s)
[Name, address, telephone number and e-mail address]
Number of GC Clause 7.1
The Authorized Representatives are:
For the Procuring Agency:
Hazara Electric Supply Company (Hazara Electric Supply Company (HAZECO)), Manager Supply Chain Management
HAZECO HQ, Gulistan Colony, College Road, Abbottabad., Abbottabad, Abbottabad (District), Hazara Division (Division), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) (Province).
+92-370-371-0055
manager.scm@hazeco.com.pk
For the Bidder:
Name: ………………………
Designation: ……………..
Address: ……………………………..
Number of GC Clause 8
Effectiveness of the contract
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Commencement of Contract:
Number of GC Clause 11.2
Expiration of Contract:
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Termination
In the event of termination of the contract due to any reason as already defined in the General Conditions of Contract, the Bidder shall be responsible for providing to the Authority the Goods till the time of alternate arrangements.
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Conflict of Interest:
The Procuring Agency reserves the right to determine on a case-by-case basis whether the Bidder should be disqualified from providing goods or services due to a conflict of a nature described in Clause GCC 17.
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Liquidated Damages
If the Bidder fails to provide services as required under the contract or in case of any data loss/data breach or any incident compromising the data security or other such failures related to any services, the Bidder shall pay to the Procuring Agency as Liquidated Damages at a rate of 0.06% to 10.00% of the Contract value, in accordance with the extent of performance failure & the cost of investigating such incidents as judged by the Authority.
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Performance Guarantee:
The amount of performance guarantee shall be 10.00% of the contract price in acceptable form of Call at Deposit, Bank Guarantee
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Payment terms:
Payment will be made to the Bidder against the procured Goods and services according to the actual invoice or running bills submitted by the Bidder against the services provided within the time given in the conditions of the contract.
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Currency of Payment:
All the payment to be released to the contractor/Bidder shall be in Pakistani Rupees.
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Identifying Defects:
The Authority reserves the right at any time to inspect the premises of the provider to inspect the goods and monitor the goods being provided.
Inspection of the material will be carried out at firm/supplier works/premises by CEO HAZECO Abbottabad or his authorizedrepresentative/s. Notice in writing shall have to be given to the inspecting Officer(s) bythe firm/supplier when the store against the order is ready for inspection at least 15 days prior to the date of inspection.
All reasonable facilities as provided in the specifications or followed by the Industry or Trade in General shall also have to be afforded to the Inspecting Officer/s by the firm/supplier at his own expenses for carrying out Inspection. The @0.5% of the cost of the material shall be deducted from the bills of supplier by Chief Financial Officer.
The Inspecting Officer may reject a part or the whole of the consignment tendered for inspection, if he found the material to be below the requirements of the particulars governing the supply given in the purchase order. In such cases:
i) The decision of the Inspecting Officer shall be binding on you.
ii) If the material are rejected as aforesaid, then without prejudice to the right of thepurchaser you may submit material in replacement of those rejected but re-submission will not mean extension of delivery period. Moreover, the firm/supplier will borne the expenses for the re-inspection of the material that will be offered against the rejected ones.
iii) On final rejection the purchaser shall have the following rights:- a) To purchase the rejected goods at your cost and expense. b) To terminate the contract and recover from you the loss, the HAZECO thereby incurs.
Upon delivery of the Goods to the transporter, the Supplier shall notify the Procuring Agency and mail the following documents to the Procuring Agency:
i) one original plus four copies of the Supplier’s invoice showing Goods’ description, quantity, unit price, and total amount
ii) delivery note, railway receipt, or truck receipt
iii) Manufacturer’s or Supplier’s warranty certificate
iv) Inspection certificate issued by HAZECO.
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Following is the guidance for Dispute Resolution
Notwithstanding any reference to the arbitration herein, the parties shall continue to perform their respective obligations under the Contract unless they otherwise agree that the Authority shall pay the Bidder any monies due to the Bidder.
Rules of procedure for arbitration proceedings:
Any dispute between the Authority and a Bidder who is a national of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan arising in connection with the present Contract shall be referred to adjudication or arbitration in accordance with the laws of the Islamic Republic of Pakistan including Arbitration Act 1940, however above provision shall prevail in referring the case to the Arbitrator.
Place of Arbitration and Award:
The arbitration shall be conducted in English language and place of arbitration shall be at Islamabad. The award of the arbitrator shall be final and shall be binding on the parties.
Date: [insert date (as day, month and year)]
Bid No.:P55607
To: Hazara Electric Supply Company (Hazara Electric Supply Company (HAZECO)), Manager Supply Chain Management HAZECO HQ, Gulistan Colony, College Road, Abbottabad., Abbottabad, Abbottabad (District), Hazara Division (Division), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) (Province).
We, the undersigned, declare that:
We understand that, according to your conditions, Bids must be supported by a Bid Securing Declaration.
We accept that we will be blacklisted and henceforth cross debarred for participating in respective category of public procurement proceedings for a period of (not more than) six months, if fail to abide with a bid securing declaration, however without indulging in corrupt and fraudulent practices, if we are in breach of our obligation(s) under the Bid conditions, because we:
We understand this Bid Securing Declaration shall expire if we are not the successful
Bidder, upon the earlier of (i) our receipt of your notification to us of the name of the successful Bidder; or (ii) twenty-eight (28) days after the expiration of our Bid.
THIS AGREEMENT made the _____ day of __________ 20_____ between Hazara Electric Supply Company (Hazara Electric Supply Company (HAZECO)), Manager Supply Chain Management HAZECO HQ, Gulistan Colony, College Road, Abbottabad., Abbottabad, Abbottabad (District), Hazara Division (Division), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) (Province).
(hereinafter called “the Procuring Agency”) of the one part and [name of Bidder] of [city and country of Bidder] (hereinafter called “the Bidder”) of the other part:
WHEREAS the Procuring Agency invited Bids for provision of goods, viz., Procurement of AC, LED, AI CAMERA SET, MULTIMEDIA SYSTEM, INVERTER WITH LITHIUM BATTERY (P55607) and has accepted a Bids by the Bidder for the provision of Goods in the sum of [contract price in words and figures] (hereinafter called “the Contract Price”).
NOW THIS CONTRACT WITNESSETH AS FOLLOWS:
1. In this Contract words and expressions shall have the same meanings as are respectively assigned to them in the Conditions of Contract referred to.
2. The following documents shall be deemed to form and be read and construed as part of this Contract, In the event of any ambiguity or conflict between the Contract Documents listed below, the order of precedence shall be the order in which the Contract Documents are listed below:-
3. In consideration of the payments to be made by the Procuring Agency to the Bidder as hereinafter mentioned, the Bidder hereby covenants with the Procuring Agency to provide the Goods related services and to remedy defects therein in conformity in all respects with the provisions of the Contract.
4. The Procuring Agency hereby covenants to pay the Bidder in consideration of the provision of Goods and the remedying of defects therein, the Contract Price or such other sum as may become payable under the provisions of the contract at the times and in the manner prescribed by the contract.
IN WITNESS whereof the parties hereto have caused this Contract to be executed in accordance with their respective laws the day and year first above written.
Signed, sealed, delivered by __________________the ________________ (for the Procuring Agency)
Witness to the signatures of the Procuring Agency:
………………………………………………
Signed, sealed, delivered by __________________the ________________ (for the Procuring Agency)
Witness to the signatures of the Bidder: …………………………………………………
Contract Number: Contract Value: Contract Title:
Dated:
[Name of Supplier] hereby declares that it has not obtained or induced the procurement of any contract, right, interest, privilege or other obligation or benefit from Government of Pakistan or any administrative subdivision or agency thereof or any other entity owned or controlled by it (GoP) through any corrupt business practice.
Without limiting the generality of the foregoing [Name of Supplier] represents and warrants that it has fully declared the brokerage, commission, fee etc. paid or payable to anyone and not given or agreed to give and shall not give or agree to give to anyone within or outside Pakistan either directly or indirectly through any natural or juridical person, including its affiliate, agent, associate, broker, consultant, director, promoter, shareholder, sponsor or subsidiary, any commission, gratification, bribe, finder's fee or kickback, whether described as consultations fee or otherwise, with the object of obtaining or inducing the procurement of a contract, right, interest, privilege or other obligation or benefit in whatsoever form from GoP, except that which has been expressly declared pursuant hereto.
[Name of Supplier] certifies that it has made and will make full disclosure of all agreements and arrangements with all persons in respect of or related to the transaction with GoP and has not taken any action or will not take any action to circumvent the above declaration, representative or warranty.
[Name of Supplier] accepts full responsibility and strict liability for making and false declaration, not making full disclosure, misrepresenting fact or taking any action likely to defeat the purpose of this declaration, representation and warranty. It agrees that any contract, right interest, privilege or other obligation or benefit obtained or procured as aforesaid shall, without prejudice to any other right and remedies available to GoP under any law, contract or other instrument, be voidable at the option of GoP.
Notwithstanding any rights and remedies exercised by GoP in this regard, [Name of Supplier] agrees to indemnify GoP for any loss or damage incurred by it on account of its corrupt business practices and further pay compensation to GoP in an amount equivalent to ten time the sum of any commission, gratification, bribe, finder's fee or kickback given by [Name of Supplier] as aforesaid for the purpose of obtaining or inducing the procurement of any contract, right, interest, privilege or other obligation or benefit in whatsoever form from GoP.
To: Hazara Electric Supply Company (Hazara Electric Supply Company (HAZECO)), Manager Supply Chain Management HAZECO HQ, Gulistan Colony, College Road, Abbottabad., Abbottabad, Abbottabad (District), Hazara Division (Division), Khyber Pakhtunkhwa (KP) (Province).
WHEREAS [name of Bidder] (hereinafter called “the Bidder”) has undertaken, in pursuance of Contract No. [reference number of the contract] dated [insert date] for provision of Goods(hereinafter called “the Contract”).
AND WHEREAS it has been stipulated by you in the said Contract that the Bidder shall furnish you with a Bank Guarantee by a reputable bank for the sum specified therein as security for compliance with the Bidder’s performance obligations in accordance with the Contract.
AND WHEREAS we have agreed to give the Bidders guarantee:
THEREFORE, WE hereby affirm that we are Guarantors and responsible to you, on behalf of the Bidder, up to a total of [amount of the guarantee in words and figures], and we undertake to pay you, upon your first written demand declaring the Bidder to be in default under the Contract and without cavil or argument, any sum or sums within the limits of [amount of guarantee] as aforesaid, without your needing to prove or to show grounds or reasons for your demand or the sum specified therein.
This guarantee is valid until the: [insert date]
Signature and seal of the Guarantors
_____________________________________________________________________
[name of bank or financial institution]
_____________________________________________________________________
[address]
_____________________________________________________________________
[date}
The Bid Security shall be submitted in the name of HAZARA ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY LIMITED ABBOTTABAD.