Repair and Maintenance of Self Supported Tower at Manora Karachi

The National Telecommunication Corporation (NTC) Karachi invites qualified contractors for the repair and maintenance of a Self Supported Tower located at Manora Karachi. This project involves comprehensive refurbishment including replacement of ladder steps, support rings, joints, tower lights, electrical cables, and painting of the tower in aviation red and white colors. The scope covers removal of unused materials, repairing tower legs, surface cleaning, dismantling and remounting of telecom equipment, civil works for tower base improvements, and installation of safety lighting. Bidders must be registered with PEC and tax authorities, have at least three years of relevant experience with telecom operators or government entities, and demonstrate a minimum annual turnover of PKR 0.5 million. Firms must not have any blacklisting history and should operate offices within Pakistan. Completed projects of similar nature worth at least PKR 1 million in the last three years will be scored favorably. The tender requires submission of earnest money equal to 2% of the bid value and performance security of 10% upon award. The tender documents are available on the EPADS portal (www.eprocure.gov.pk) and bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS by **May 7, 2026 at 1100 hours**. Manual or late submissions will be rejected. The bid opening will occur the same day at 1130 hours at NTC Regional Headquarters, Wireless Gate, Malir Halt Karachi. Bidders should ensure all required documents including PEC certificates, tax registrations, experience certificates, and compliance statements are included to avoid disqualification. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully review the Bill of Quantity (BoQ) and ensure all items and services are priced clearly and without ambiguity. Overwriting or incomplete pricing may lead to bid rejection. Also, timely submission of original bid security to the NTC office before the deadline is critical to avoid disqualification. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for firms specializing in telecom infrastructure maintenance to engage with a reputable government entity under clear terms and conditions.