Repair and Maintenance of Office and Residential Building and Cleaning of Solar Panels

The Pakistan Marine Academy in Karachi, Sindh, is procuring services for the repair and maintenance of office and residential buildings on a minor scale, along with cleaning of solar panels. This contract is specifically for the fiscal year 2025-26 and requires vendors to conduct a mandatory site visit before submitting bids. The scope includes minor repair and maintenance works at the Academy's premises located at Hawksbay Road, Mauripur, Karachi, and cleaning of solar panels with a capacity of 425 KW on a yearly basis, performed twice monthly. Eligible bidders must demonstrate technical competence, financial resources, and relevant experience to undertake these services. Registration with FBR and compliance with applicable laws are mandatory. The procurement follows the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method under the Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Bidders must submit their bids online through EPADS v2.0 by the deadline of Thursday, June 11, 2026, at 05:00 AM. Manual submissions are not accepted. The bid security must be submitted in the form of a Pay Order, and earnest money requirements are detailed in the bidding documents. The Pakistan Marine Academy emphasizes the importance of thorough site inspection before bidding, as failure to do so will result in disqualification without further notice. The submission address for bid security originals is Hawksbay Road, Mauripur, Karachi. The technical and financial bids will be opened on the same day at 10:30 AM via EPADS. Vendors are advised to register on EPADS v2.0 well in advance and may refer to the available tutorial for assistance. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all required documents and bid security are submitted timely and in the prescribed format to avoid disqualification. Familiarity with the EPADS platform and adherence to the bid validity period of 90 days will enhance the chances of successful participation in this tender. The department and bidders must comply with all terms and conditions outlined in the bidding documents to ensure a smooth procurement process.