Providing and Fixing Paver Block in Hassan Zaheer Shaheed UC-13 District South Karachi

This tender issued by the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, Engineering Department invites bids for providing and fixing paver blocks in Hassan Zaheer Shaheed UC-13, District South, Karachi. The project falls under the Construction & Civil Works Materials category and involves comprehensive civil works including excavation, laying RCC pipes, constructing manholes, and paving with high-strength cement blocks. The scope of work includes excavation in soft rock, laying ASTM class-II RCC pipes, constructing inspection chambers with cement plaster and fixing CI manhole covers, refilling trenches with proper compaction, and providing aggregate base course with mechanical compaction. The site is located in Karachi, Sindh, and bidders must be prepared to manage the engineering challenges of urban construction including site access, material handling, and ensuring quality standards in a busy metropolitan environment. Bidders must hold a valid PEC registration in the relevant category and be on the active tax payer lists of FBR and SRB. The tender requires compliance with the 2025-26 fiscal year regulations, including submission of bid security, integrity pact, and adherence to SPPRA rules. The contractor must demonstrate experience with similar works, possess necessary machinery, and provide qualified technical staff. The bid validity period is 90 days, and performance security of 5% of the contract value is mandatory. The submission deadline is set for 18th March 2026 at 10:30 AM, with bid opening scheduled shortly after. Bids must be submitted electronically via the SPPRA EPADS portal. The physical address for correspondence is the Office of The Chairman Procurement Committee, Engineering Department, Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, Office #01, Behind Dawood Engineering University, Muslimabad, Karachi. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid documents include the Pay Order for bid security physically submitted before bid opening, and double-check the rounding of bid amounts to the nearest rupee as per the High Court directive to avoid disqualification. Also, verify your PEC category and tax status to meet mandatory eligibility criteria.