Installation of Street Lights in UC-03 Garden Saddar Town Karachi

This tender invites bids for the installation of street lights in UC-03 Garden, Saddar Town, District South Karachi under the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation's Engineering Department. The project falls under the Power, Electrical & Solar Equipment category and aims to enhance street lighting infrastructure in a key urban area of Karachi. The scope includes providing and laying PVC insulated copper conductors, fixing 10 Amp photo cells, installing 150 Watts LED street lights, butterfly moon lights with 40 watts LED lamps, and manufacturing and fixing GI single arm double arch poles. The work requires skilled electrical installation, use of quality materials, and coordination with site engineers. The site is located in a busy urban district, demanding careful planning to minimize disruption and ensure safety during installation. Bidders must hold a valid PEC registration in category C-6 or EE-06 and above, possess an active NTN certificate, and be registered with the Sindh Revenue Board. An Electric Contractor's License valid from the Electrical Inspector Government of Sindh (Karachi Region) is mandatory. Firms must demonstrate experience with similar projects executed in the last five years, with financial soundness proven by bank statements showing minimum annual turnover equal to the estimated cost. Compliance with FBR/ATL status and PEC requirements for the 2025-26 financial year is essential. The submission deadline is set for 16-04-2026 at 2:00 PM, with bid opening at 2:30 PM on the same day at the Office of Superintending Engineer (E&M), 512 J.M New M.A. Jinnah Road, Gurumandir, Karachi. Bids must be submitted online via the EPADS system; manual submissions are not accepted. The tender cost is Rs. 5,000 with a bid security of 2% of the quoted amount, not exceeding 5% of the estimated cost. Pro-Tip: Ensure all bid corrections are initialed and stamped by the contractor to avoid rejection. Also, verify the inclusion of the firm's name on pay orders for tender cost and performance security to ensure proper participation. Missing these details often leads to disqualification.