Excavation and Laying of Underground 240 mm2 4-Core Armoured Cable from K.E. Transformer to Ghans Bandar Substation with Installation of Power Factor Panel at Ghans Bandar Substation East Wharf

Karachi Port Trust (KPT) invites experienced firms to participate in the procurement for excavation and laying of underground 240 mm2 4-core armoured cable from K.E. transformer to Ghans Bandar Substation, including installation of a power factor panel at Ghans Bandar Substation of East Wharf, Karachi. This tender is issued by the Mechanical & Electrical Engineer-II Department of KPT. Items being procured: - Excavation and laying of underground 240 mm2 4-core armoured cable from K.E. transformer to Ghans Bandar Substation - Installation of power factor panel at Ghans Bandar Substation of East Wharf The technical scope involves careful excavation and cable laying ensuring compliance with electrical safety standards and installation of the power factor panel to improve energy efficiency at the substation. The site is located at East Wharf, Karachi, requiring bidders to have relevant experience in electrical and mechanical works in port or industrial environments. Eligibility criteria include possessing relevant field experience, valid PEC registration in the appropriate category, and FBR/ATL registration. A bid security of Rs. 80,000/- in the form of a Pay Order favoring the Chief Account Officer, KPT, must be submitted in original at the time of bid opening. Bids must be submitted electronically through the E-PADS System Version 2.0 by 22-09-2026 at 1100 hours. The bid opening will take place on the same day at 1130 hours in Room No. 32 of CM&EE-II Department at the Ground Floor of KPT Head Office, Eduljee Dinshaw Road, Karachi. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration and familiarity with the E-PADS electronic bidding system, as bids not submitted through E-PADS V2.0 will be rejected. Also, uploading a scanned copy of the bid security with the bid documents is mandatory. This procurement offers a valuable opportunity for qualified firms to contribute to Karachi Port Trust's infrastructure enhancement with clear guidelines and deadlines to ensure a transparent and competitive bidding process.