Electrical Works for Power Supply Provision at State Life Building No. 02 Karachi

This tender invites qualified electrical contractors in Karachi to undertake electrical power supply works at State Life Building No. 02, Wallace Road. Issued by the State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan, Real Estate Division, it focuses on power cable installation and distribution board setup, critical for ensuring reliable electrical infrastructure in a high-rise commercial building. The scope covers supply, laying, installation, termination, testing, and commissioning of various power and earth cables of different sizes and specifications, including 50mm2 and 25mm2 4-core PVC copper cables. The work spans floors 4 through 8, involving complex cable routing through existing conduits and cable trays. Installation of LT distribution boards with Schneider/ABB/Terasaki circuit breakers and digital energy meters is also included. The site is in Karachi, requiring adherence to local electrical standards and safety codes, with supervision by the Electrical Section of the Real Estate Division. Contractors must hold a valid Electrical Contractor License from the Electric Inspector Government of Sindh and NTN registration. Compliance with PEC categories and FBR/ATL status is essential for eligibility. The tender emphasizes the importance of submitting a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) as bid security and maintaining a performance bond of 5% of the contract amount. Contractors should ensure their documentation is complete and up to date for the 2025-26 financial year requirements. The submission deadline is set for 18th March 2026 at 11:00 AM via the e-procurement system of PPRA (EPADS), with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day. Original pay orders must be delivered physically to the Real Estate Division office on the 5th floor of State Life Building No. 09, Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Road, Karachi before tender opening. Late or manual submissions are not accepted. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the tender documents for mandatory bid security and performance bond conditions. Missing these can lead to outright rejection. Also, ensure all technical bids are signed and stamped before uploading on EPADS to avoid disqualification.