Providing Water Supply with Solar System at Abdul Hakeem Jokhio Muhalla Ghulam Muhammad Jokhio District Malir

The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation (KMC) Engineering Department invites bids for the provision of a water supply system integrated with a solar power system at Abdul Hakeem Jokhio Muhalla Ghulam Muhammad Jokhio, District Malir, Karachi. This tender is part of the 2026-27 financial year procurement plan and aims to enhance water supply reliability using sustainable solar energy technology. Items being procured: - AC Flex Cable 10mm x 3 Copper (450 Rft) - VFD inverter for 15 HP motor (1 Job, imported) - 645 Watts Mono Bifacial Solar Panels (38 Nos., A Grade) - Two core 6mm flexible cable (200 Mtr.) - Installation of 14 AWG galvanized iron frame for solar panels (1 Job) - Complete installation and commissioning of solar system (1 Job) - AC/DC distribution system with circuit breaker (1 Job) - 3" diameter roll pipe (400 feet) - 8" diameter casing pipe including socket (400 feet) - 7mm shuttering/steel wire (400 feet) - Gravel material/crush (200 feet) - GI fitting with socket (1 Job) - Submersible pump 15 HP (1 Job, best quality) - Construction of RCC water storage tank 6ft x 6ft x 3ft as per Engineer's instruction (1 Job) The scope includes dismantling and refixing of the solar system from Urdu Bazar to Sobhraj Maternity Hospital, along with installation of new components and civil works for water storage. Bidders must be registered with PEC in relevant categories (C-6, EE-06 & above, EE-11 series), hold valid NTN and Sindh Revenue Board registration, possess an electrical contractor license from the Government of Sindh, and have executed similar works in the last five years with financial soundness. Bids must be submitted online via the EPADS e-Procurement system by 29-10-2026 at 2:00 PM. The bid opening will be held the same day at 2:30 PM at the Office of Superintending Engineer (E&M), 512 J.M New M.A. Jinnah Road, Gurumandir, Karachi. A bid security of 5% of the estimated cost and a tender cost of Rs. 5,000 are mandatory. Late or manual submissions will be rejected. Bidders should ensure all corrections in bids are initialed and that pay orders for bid security and tender cost bear the firm's name. The bid validity period is 90 days. The procuring agency reserves the right to reject any or all bids as per SPPRA rules. A practical tip for bidders: Carefully review the technical specifications and ensure compliance with all PEC and licensing requirements to avoid disqualification. Also, prepare the bid documents meticulously, especially the financial and technical schedules, to meet the substantial responsiveness criteria. This tender offers an excellent opportunity for qualified contractors to contribute to sustainable infrastructure development in Karachi's Malir district.