Improvement of Lighting Towers at Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Park Karachi

This tender from Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, Parks and Horticulture Department, invites bids for the improvement of lighting towers at Shaheed Benazir Bhutto Park in Karachi, Sindh. The project falls under construction and electrical works categories, focusing on enhancing public park infrastructure with specialized lighting installations. The scope includes manufacturing and fixing MS pole octagonal shapes, floodlight brackets, and RCC foundations. The work requires skilled labor and hydraulic crane use for erecting poles up to 120 feet. The site is located in a busy urban park, demanding careful coordination to minimize disruption. Engineering challenges include ensuring structural stability and corrosion resistance with primer and enamel coatings. Bidders must hold a valid PEC registration with relevant categories, NTN certificate, and Sindh Revenue Board registration. Compliance with FBR and ATL requirements for the 2025-26 financial year is mandatory. The tender demands an earnest money deposit of PKR 60,000 and a tender fee of PKR 3,000. All bids must be signed, stamped, and submitted with complete documentation through the EPAD system. The submission deadline is 1st March 2026 by 10:00 AM, with bid opening at 10:30 AM at the Director General Parks & Horticulture office inside Bagh-e-Jinnah, Fatima Jinnah Road, Karachi. Physical submission of bid security and documents is required at the same address. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the newspaper advertisement for specific stamp duty and bid security submission instructions, as these are common pitfalls that can lead to disqualification. Ensure all corrections in the bid are initialed and stamped to avoid rejection.