Development of Parking and Charging Facility for EV Taxi Service at Shireen Jinnah Colony Karachi

This tender invites qualified contractors in Karachi under the Sindh Mass Transit Authority, Transport and Mass Transit Department, Government of Sindh, for the development of a parking and charging facility dedicated to EV taxi services at Shireen Jinnah Colony. The project encompasses civil works, electrical installations, and solar power integration, reflecting a comprehensive infrastructure upgrade in the EV mobility sector. The scope includes excavation, reinforced concrete works, masonry, plastering, and finishing for administrative and operational buildings, along with installation of EV chargers (60 kW and 120 kW DC fast chargers), solar panels, and associated electrical systems. The site is located in Karachi, requiring careful coordination with local utilities and adherence to urban construction challenges such as traffic management and site access. The engineering design incorporates modern safety standards, including fire safety, earthing, and surge protection, ensuring operational reliability and compliance with PEC and IEC standards. Bidders must hold valid PEC registration in category C-3 or above with specialization codes CE-10, EE11(i), and EE11(vi). Compliance with FBR and Sindh Revenue Board registration is mandatory, along with submission of audited financial statements for the last five years. The tender requires a minimum experience of completing building works and EV charger installations with specified minimum project costs. Joint ventures are permitted, provided combined qualifications meet the criteria. The tender process follows the Sindh Public Procurement Rules 2010, with bid security and integrity pact requirements. Submission deadline is **April 30, 2026** at 23:59:59. Technical bids will be opened first, followed by financial bids of qualified bidders. Bids must be submitted via the SPPRA EPAD system, with one hard copy of technical and financial bids delivered in sealed envelopes to the Director Infrastructure & Planning, Sindh Mass Transit Authority, D-43/1, Shahra-e-Ghalib, Block 2, Clifton, Karachi. The opening venue and dates will be notified accordingly. Pro-Tip: Ensure all PEC registration certificates and tax documents are current and included, as incomplete submissions will be rejected at the initial scrutiny stage. Also, carefully review the detailed design requirements for electrical and solar systems to avoid non-compliance with international EVSE standards and local safety codes.