Provision of Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus for Health Workers in Karachi Sewerage System

The Karachi Water and Sewerage Corporation (KW&SC) is procuring self-contained breathing apparatus for health workers deployed to clean and desilt manholes inside the sewerage system in Karachi districts including West, Central, Korangi, and Malir. This procurement is part of the repair and maintenance works to ensure smooth functioning and operation of the sewerage system round the clock. The technical scope includes supplying imported breathing apparatus comprising 6.8 Nos capacity cylinder work with 300 bar made up of fiber. The estimated cost for each district procurement is approximately **PKR 20,64,174**. The procurement method is open competitive bidding through the EPADS website of SPPRA Sindh. Eligible bidders must have valid registration with Sindh Revenue Board (SRB), Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), and be on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL). They must possess technical experience of carrying out at least five similar repair works completed in the last three years (July 2022 to June 2025). At least one similar work should have a minimum cost of 80% of the estimated cost or two works with 50% each. Financial audit reports and income tax returns for the last three years are also required. The submission deadline is **10th June 2026 at 2:00 PM** via the EPADS portal. Physical submission of bid security and tender cost is required at the office of the Accounts Officer (Sewerage), KW&SC, Room No.12-A, First Floor Block-C, 9th Mile Karsaz Shahrah-e-Faisal Karachi. The bid opening will be held on the same day at 2:30 PM in the presence of bidders or their authorized representatives. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure that the bid security is prepared as a pay order or call deposit receipt from a scheduled bank in favor of Karachi Water & Sewerage Corporation and uploaded correctly on EPADS. Also, carefully follow the instructions regarding quoting rates up to two decimals and submitting a duly signed integrity pact on stamp paper worth Rs. 100. This will help avoid disqualification during the evaluation process.