Improvement and Rehabilitation of Street Lighting System at Bunder Road (Kemari Road) District Kemari

The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation Engineering Department invites bids for the Improvement and Rehabilitation of the street lighting system at Bunder Road (Kemari Road) in District Kemari, Karachi. This procurement is part of the Electrical & Mechanical Engineering Department's annual plan for the financial year 2026-27. The tender reference number is KMC/CM/E&M/159/2026-27. Items being procured: - Providing and laying 2200 Rft of two core copper conductor PVC insulated and sheathed cable 300/500 volts, size 2.5mm2 - Providing and fixing MS tubular poles 31ft long with base plate, holes, stiffeners, window with LN key provision, and painting with two coats of red oxide and oil paint - Construction of RCC foundation for poles including excavation, stone soiling, lean concrete in ratio 1:4:8, MS bolts, template, rings, and RCC foundation 2'x2'x6.5' - Manufacturing and fixing GI double arm canopy type with GI pipe 2" dia, MS clamps, nuts and bolts - Providing and fixing 400 watt flood lights (HPIT) with IP65 classification including choke, capacitor, igniter, and internal wiring at height up to 40ft - Providing and fixing circuit breakers 15, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 75 & 100 Amps T.P. (XS-100NS) - Providing and fixing magnetic contractor FC80N - Providing and fixing 10 Amps photo cell (National Japan) after removing old/damaged photo cells - P/F ABC connectors suitable for 16mm ABC bundle cable - Providing and fixing LED street light 150 Watt Aluminum die cast IP-66 with powder coated housing, minimum 150 lm/watt, CRI 70+, 10KV SPD with 3 years replacement warranty - Painting of street light/high mast poles up to 31/40 ft with bracket with two coats of ICI oil paint - Providing and fixing set of shackle insulator, D iron clamp (G.I), U clamp with nuts, bolts and washers - Providing and fixing distribution board 18"x16"x6" with locking arrangement and bus bar - Dismantling of street light fittings 250 watts with hydraulic crane including loading, unloading, and transportation to KMC workshop The technical scope includes supply, installation, and rehabilitation of street lighting infrastructure including cables, poles, floodlights, LED lights, circuit breakers, and associated electrical components. The work requires hydraulic cranes and manual labor for installation and dismantling. Eligibility criteria include valid PEC registration in C-6, EE-06 or above, NTN certificate, active tax payer status, Sindh Revenue Board registration, valid Electric Contractors License from Electrical Inspector Government of Sindh (Karachi Region), PEC registered engineer on staff, and proven experience of similar works in the last five years with financial soundness demonstrated by bank statements. Bids must be submitted online via the EPADS system on or before **21-08-2026 at 2:00 PM**. Bid opening will be held on the same day at 2:30 PM at the Office of Superintending Engineer (E&M), 512 J.M New M.A. Jinnah Road Gurumandir Karachi. The bid security is 5% of the estimated cost and tender cost is Rs. 5,000. Earnest money must be submitted as a pay order in favor of Karachi Metropolitan Corporation along with the bid. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure all corrections in the bid documents are initialed and stamped by the contractor to avoid rejection. Also, upload and physically submit all required documents including affidavit of non-blacklisting and bid security pay order before the closing time to avoid disqualification. This tender offers a significant opportunity for experienced electrical contractors to contribute to Karachi's urban infrastructure improvement with a substantial estimated cost of **PKR 20,585,287**.