This tender invites bids for the construction of a carpet road from Tania Lawn to Siddique Akbar Masjid in Sector-4E, Saeedabad, Baldia Town, Karachi under the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation Engineering Department. The project falls under the Road & Infrastructure Works & Materials category and is located in Karachi, Sindh. The estimated cost is PKR 19,996,000. The scope includes excavation, laying RCC pipes, refilling trenches, cartage of materials, construction of manholes, and laying asphalt concrete wearing course. The site is urban with typical Karachi climatic and soil conditions, requiring careful handling of materials and adherence to engineering standards to ensure durability and safety. Bidders must be registered with PEC in the relevant category and possess valid electrical licenses where applicable. Compliance with FBR and SRB active taxpayer lists is mandatory. The tender requires submission of a bid security of 5% of the estimated cost in the form of a pay order. The contract duration is 12 months with a penalty of PKR 3,000 per day for late completion. The contractor must provide a performance security of 5% of the contract amount. The project demands experienced contractors with adequate machinery including bulldozers, motor graders, dump trucks, excavators, and survey equipment. Bidders should ensure their PEC category matches the project requirements and maintain an active ATL status for the fiscal year 2025-26. The bid validity period is 90 days. The tender documents are available on the SPPRA EPADS portal, and bids must be submitted online by 17 February 2026 at 11:00 AM. The bid opening will be conducted online on the same day at 11:30 AM. Submission must be through the SPPRA e-Procurement System (EPADS) only; manual or hard copy submissions are not accepted. The physical office for correspondence is the Office of The Chairman Procurement Committee, Engineering Department, Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, Office #01, Behind Dawood Engineering University, Muslimabad, Karachi. Pro-Tip: Make sure to carefully review the bid security submission requirements and upload the pay order both online and physically before bid opening to avoid disqualification. Also, check the newspaper advertisement for specific stamp duty requirements and ensure all PEC and tax documentation is current and complete to prevent rejection.