Improvement and Rehabilitation of Surrounding Areas of Imam Bargah and Muharram Juloos Way in Karachi

The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation Engineering Department is procuring comprehensive improvement and rehabilitation works for the surrounding areas of Imam Bargah and Muharram Juloos Way in Karachi. This project involves extensive civil works including dismantling of existing asphalt concrete roads, earth excavation, sub-base preparation, aggregate base course laying, and installation of cement paving blocks with natural color. The scope also includes sewerage works such as excavation for pipelines, laying RCC pipes, constructing manholes, and cleaning sewerage lines to restore their original capacity. The technical scope covers road works with precise grading, compaction, and finishing using approved materials and machinery. Sewerage works require excavation, pipe laying, manhole construction, and pipeline cleaning using mechanical and electrical equipment. The project demands adherence to quality standards, including the use of materials with specified strength and proper jointing techniques. Eligible bidders must be registered with the Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) in relevant categories, possess valid NTN and SRB registration, and demonstrate experience in similar government projects. They should also provide audited financial statements for the last five years, a list of machinery and equipment, and qualified technical staff including project managers and engineers with specified experience. The bid submission deadline is **May 25, 2026, 11:00 AM**, with electronic submission only via the SPPRA e-Procurement System (EPADS). Bids will be opened online on the same day at 11:30 AM. The bid security required is **Rs. 9,999,986/-** in the form of a pay order or CDR. The estimated cost of the project is **Rs. 199,999,714/-**. The tender documents can be downloaded from the SPPRA EPADS portal. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on the SPPRA EPADS portal and to carefully prepare the technical and financial bids in compliance with the detailed eligibility criteria and submission instructions. Physical submission of documents is not accepted, so familiarity with the online submission process is essential to avoid disqualification.