Improvement and Rehabilitation of Street Lighting System at Sharah-e-Pakistan from Sohrab Goth to Water Pump Flyover District Central, Karachi Metropolitan Corporation

The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation Engineering Department invites bids for the Improvement and Rehabilitation of the street lighting system at Sharah-e-Pakistan from Sohrab Goth to Water Pump Flyover in District Central, Karachi. This tender is part of the ongoing efforts to upgrade and maintain the electrical infrastructure to ensure safety and efficiency in public lighting. Items being procured: - Providing and laying two core copper conductor PVC insulated and sheeted cable 2.5mm2 (1500 Rft) - Fixing MS tubular poles of 31ft and 40ft with base plates and stiffeners, including painting and window making - Construction of RCC foundations for poles with excavation, stone soiling, lean concrete, bolts, templates, and rings - Manufacturing and fixing GI single arm double arch and double arm canopy type structures with clamps and bolts - Installation of circuit breakers (15 to 100 Amps) and magnetic contractors FC80N - Fixing 10 Amps photo cells (National Japan) - Providing and fixing LED street lights 150 Watt Aluminum die cast IP-66 with powder coated housing, 150 lm/watt, CRI 70+, 10KV SPD with 3 years replacement warranty (58 Nos.) - Providing ABC connectors and laying ABC bundle cable two core 16mm aluminum conductor - Painting street light/high mast poles up to 31/40 ft with two coats of ICI oil paint - Dismantling of 250 watt street light fittings including loading, unloading, and transportation to KMC workshop The technical scope includes complete rehabilitation of the street lighting system, involving electrical wiring, pole installation, foundation construction, and installation of modern LED lighting fixtures. 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, Sindh Revenue Board registration, valid electrical contractor license from the Government of Sindh (Karachi Region), proof of PEC registered engineer, and experience of similar works in the last five years with financial soundness demonstrated by bank statements. Bids must be submitted online via the EPADS e-Procurement system by 27-08-2026 at 2:00 PM. The 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 the tender cost is Rs. 5,000. Earnest money must be submitted as a pay order in favor of Karachi Metropolitan Corporation. 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 submit all required documents including affidavit of non-blacklisting and bid security pay order physically before the deadline to avoid disqualification. This tender offers a significant opportunity for experienced electrical contractors to contribute to Karachi's urban infrastructure enhancement with a clear scope, defined eligibility, and transparent procurement process.