Installation of LED Street Lights at Mehran Highway from Hospital Chowrangi to Port Qasim Turning District Malir Karachi

Karachi Metropolitan Corporation Engineering Department invites bids for the Installation of LED Street Lights at Mehran Highway from Hospital Chowrangi to Port Qasim Turning, District Malir, Karachi. This tender is issued by the Executive Engineer, CM(E&M), Engineering Department, Karachi Metropolitan Corporation. The procurement involves comprehensive electrical works including supply, installation, and commissioning of LED street lighting systems along the specified highway stretch. Items being procured: - Providing & Laying PVC insulated & PVC sheeted two core copper conductor cable 2.5mm2 (6600 Rft) - Providing & fixing MS tubular poles 31ft with base plate, holes, stiffeners, window with LN key provision, and painting (110 Nos) - Construction of RCC foundation for poles including excavation, stone soiling, lean concrete, bolts, template, rings, and RCC foundation (110 Nos) - Manufacturing and fixing GI single arm double arch with GI pipe and MS clamps (64 Each) - Manufacturing and fixing GI double arm canopy type with GI pipe and MS clamps (40 Each) - Providing and fixing circuit breakers of various amperages on prepared boards (15 Nos) - Providing and fixing Magnetic Contractor FC80N as required (15 Nos) - Providing and fixing 10 Amps Photo cell (National Japan) after removing old photo cells (15 Nos) - Providing and fixing LED street light 150 Watt Aluminum die cast IP-66 with powder coated housing and SPD (469 Nos) - Dismantling of street light fittings 250 watts with hydraulic crane (140 Nos) - Dismantling of old/rusty brackets at height up to 40/50 ft (60 Nos) - Dismantling of street light poles 31/40ft with hydraulic crane (60 Nos) - Painting of street light/high mast poles up to 31/40 ft with two coats of ICI oil paint (250 Nos) - Providing ABC connectors suitable for 16mm ABC bundle cable (990 Nos) - Laying ABC bundle cable four core 16mm Aluminum conductor (13480 Mtr) - Providing and fixing set of Shackle insulator, iron clamp, U-clamp with nuts and bolts (310 Jobs) - Fixing of poles 31 or 40 ft long with hydraulic crane including loading, unloading, and transportation (29 Nos) - Repairing existing CC collar variable size with ratio 1:2:4 (50 Cft) - Making hole with gas cutter at top of pole to pass connection cable (250 Jobs) - Providing & fixing distribution board 18"x16"x6" with locking arrangement and bus bar (15 Nos) - Payment to K-Electric for providing/installation/commissioning of dedicated PMT of 100 KVA including accessories (1 Job) The technical scope covers installation of electrical infrastructure including cables, poles, circuit breakers, photo cells, LED lights, and associated civil works such as RCC foundations and painting. The site is along Mehran Highway, District Malir, Karachi, requiring hydraulic cranes and skilled labor for installation and dismantling activities. Eligibility criteria include valid PEC registration in C-4, EE-06 or above, NTN certificate, 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 and turnover. The bid submission deadline is **2026-08-19 12:00:00** at the Office of Superintending Engineer (E&M), 512 J.M New M.A. Jinnah Road Gurumandir Karachi. Bids must be submitted online via EPADS system and accompanied by a 5% bid security of the estimated cost. Tender cost is Rs. 5,000. The bid opening will be on the same day at 12:30 PM. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure all bid documents including bid security pay order and affidavit of non-blacklisting are submitted both online and physically before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Also, initial all corrections in the bid to prevent rejection. Familiarity with hydraulic crane operations and safety at height will be advantageous for execution. This tender offers a significant opportunity for electrical contractors with experience in street lighting projects in Karachi to participate in a large-scale infrastructure upgrade with a contract value of **PKR 92,092,691**.