Automation of Industrial Environmental Monitoring, Inspection and Assessment in Karachi

This tender invites qualified firms in Karachi to provide specialized IT services for the Environment, Climate Change & Coastal Development Department, Government of Sindh, focusing on IT software and office equipment. The project involves the automation of industrial environmental monitoring, inspection, and assessment through a centralized digital platform. The scope includes developing a comprehensive Integrated Environmental Monitoring & Management Information System (IEMMIS) with web and mobile applications, AI-powered chatbot, OCR-enabled document portal, and modules for inspections, NOC processing, laboratory workflows, and factory monitoring. The system will be hosted securely on cloud infrastructure with dual ISP internet services and supported by hardware including laptops, desktops, and printers for SEPA staff. The project is based in Karachi's Korangi Industrial Area and requires adherence to strict milestones, quality assurance, and AI accuracy standards. Bidders must comply with PEC category requirements relevant to IT services, maintain active tax status on the FBR Active Taxpayer List (ATL), and provide a bid security of PKR 3 million. The contract includes a 12-month warranty period post-final acceptance, with performance security and retention clauses. Firms should have at least 5 years of experience in e-governance or regulatory tech projects, demonstrate financial stability with a turnover of PKR 200 million over the last three years, and possess qualified trainers. Submission deadline is **22nd January 2026 at 14:00**, with bid opening at 15:00 the same day at the Environment, Climate Change & Coastal Development Department office in Korangi Industrial Area, Karachi. Bids must be submitted electronically via the SPPRA EPADS portal, with original bid security submitted physically before the deadline. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid includes all mandatory documents such as NTN, SRB registration, audited financial statements, and an affidavit on stamp paper confirming no blacklisting. Also, carefully review the milestone-based payment schedule and warranty clauses to avoid disqualification or financial penalties.