Rehabilitation of Paposh Market District Central Karachi

The Karachi Metropolitan Corporation Engineering Department invites bids for the Rehabilitation of Paposh Market located in District Central, Karachi. This tender focuses on comprehensive civil works including dismantling, concrete works, masonry, plumbing, and finishing works to restore the market infrastructure. The scope covers removal of old iron works, cement block masonry, concrete, tiles, and plaster, followed by reconstruction using reinforced cement concrete, cement concrete blocks, and finishing with waterproofing and painting. The site is in Karachi, requiring materials and workmanship suitable for urban conditions and local climate. The project demands skilled labor, proper equipment like bulldozers and excavators, and adherence to engineering standards to overcome challenges such as site constraints and maintaining market accessibility during works. Bidders must hold valid PEC registration in the relevant category and be on the active tax payer lists of FBR and Sindh Revenue Board. Compliance with the 2025-26 fiscal year requirements including submission of bid security, integrity pact, and performance security is mandatory. The tender requires a 5% bid security and a 5% performance security in the form of an unconditional bank guarantee. The contract duration is 90 days with liquidated damages applicable for delays. Submission deadline is **18-03-2026 10:30 AM** via the Sindh Public Procurement Regulatory Authority's e-Procurement system (EPADS). Bids will be opened online on the same day at 11:00 AM at the Office of the Chairman Procurement Committee, Engineering Department, Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, Muslimabad, Karachi. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid documents include the Pay Order for bid security physically submitted before bid opening and the Integrity Pact on stamp paper worth Rs. 200. Missing these often leads to disqualification. Also, double-check the bid amount is rounded to the nearest rupee as per the High Court directive to avoid rejection.