Annual Tender for Improvement and Maintenance of Parks and Green Belts in Karachi Metropolitan Corporation

This tender notice from Karachi Metropolitan Corporation's Parks and Horticulture Department invites bids for the annual improvement and maintenance of various parks and green belts across Karachi. The scope covers multiple districts including South, East, Central, Korangi, West, and specific projects like lighting systems and irrigation improvements. The estimated cost for each tender is approximately PKR 49.99 million, reflecting significant civil works and landscaping efforts. The work involves dismantling, earthworks, laying dry rammed bricks, cement concrete, paving blocks, block masonry, kerb stone fixing, plastering, steel reinforcement, and landscaping elements such as jogging tracks, grass cutting, and installation of benches and dust bins. These activities require experienced contractors familiar with urban park maintenance and civil construction in Karachi's diverse environment. The engineering challenges include managing site-specific conditions, ensuring quality materials, and adhering to design specifications for durability and aesthetics. Bidders must be registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) in category C-4 or above with relevant specialized codes. Valid NTN and Sindh Revenue Board certificates are mandatory, along with up-to-date FBR tax status and audited financial reports for the last three years. The tender process follows the 2025-26 fiscal year guidelines, requiring earnest money in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) and submission through the EPAD system of SPPRA Sindh. The submission deadline is set for 16th March 2026 at 2:00 PM, with bid opening at 3:00 PM on the same day. Bids must be submitted online via the EPAD system and physically delivered to the Chairman Procurement Committee at the Parks and Horticulture Department office inside Bagh-e-Jinnah, Fatima Jinnah Road, Karachi. Pro-Tip: Ensure all pages of the bid are stamped and signed by the authorized representative. Pay close attention to the tender cost and bid security requirements, and verify the latest PEC registration and tax documents to avoid disqualification. Also, check the newspaper advertisement for any specific stamp duty instructions often overlooked by bidders.