Execution of Additional Development Works for Improvement, Renovation and Operationalization of Bolton Market Fire Station, Fire Brigade Department, Karachi Metropolitan Corporation

The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) invites bids for the execution of additional development works aimed at the improvement, renovation, and operationalization of the Bolton Market Fire Station under the Fire Brigade Department, Karachi. This tender is issued by the Finance & Accounts Department, Contract Management Wing of KMC, located at M.A. Jinnah Road, Karachi. The project involves comprehensive civil works including dismantling iron works, excavation, masonry, plastering, tiling, plumbing, electrical rehabilitation, finishing, and decorative works as detailed in the Bill of Quantities (BOQ). Items being procured: - Dismantling iron work of trusses, sheds, water tanks - Stripping and stacking slates or tiles from truss roofing - Excavation in foundation and refilling - Cartage of materials like aggregate, coal, lime, surkhi, bricks, fuel wood - Providing and laying cement concrete solid block masonry walls - Cement plastering up to 12' height - Providing and laying glazed tiles on floors and walls - Fixing squatting type white glazed earthenware W.C. pans and European type W.C. pans - Fixing lavatory basins, bib cocks, towel rails, toilet paper holders, soap trays, mirrors - Surface preparation and painting with matt finish and emulsion paint - Providing and fixing aluminum sheets on doors - Fixing steel sinks, Muslim showers, sink mixture cocks - Providing C.I manhole covers and frames - Cement paving blocks flooring - Excavation for pipeline trenches and laying RCC pipes - Constructing manholes and inspection chambers - Laying white marble flooring and topping cement concrete - Fixing fibre glass canopy and porcelain tiles - Reinforced cement concrete work and steel reinforcement fabrication The scope includes strict adherence to specifications, supervision by the Chief Fire Officer (FB), and compliance with KMC technical engineering team instructions. Eligible bidders must have valid PEC registration (minimum C-6 category with relevant codes), NTN, ATL status, and must submit bid security of 5% of the estimated cost. The contract period is six months with a penalty clause for delays. Bidding documents are available on the Sindh E-Pak Acquisition & Disposal System (EPADS) portal at https://sindh.eprocure.gov.pk. Bids must be submitted online via EPADS by 3:00 p.m. on 02-11-2026, with original bidding document fee and bid security pay orders submitted to the KMC office by the deadline. Technical and financial bids are evaluated under the Single Stage One Envelope procedure. Bidders should ensure all documents are complete, signed, and comply with eligibility criteria. Hard copies of bidding proposals must also be submitted in sealed envelopes for verification. A practical tip for bidders: Carefully review the detailed BOQ and ensure all rates are quoted both in figures and words without omissions to avoid disqualification. Also, maintain close coordination with the Chief Fire Officer (FB) for site inspections and approvals during execution. This tender offers a significant opportunity for contractors experienced in fire brigade building renovations and civil infrastructure works in Karachi, backed by a clear procurement framework and transparent evaluation process.