Provision of Solar Lights for Various Wards of Thatta City

This tender invites bids for the provision of solar lights across various wards of Thatta City under the Public Health Engineering Division Thatta. The project involves the supply, installation, and commissioning of solar street lighting systems designed to improve public safety and energy efficiency in the district. The scope includes manufacturing and fixing MS tubular poles, RCC foundations, GI single arm double arches, and complete solar LED light sets with battery backup and sensors. The works are to be executed in compliance with PEC category C-6 and require contractors to have valid registration and experience in similar projects. The technical requirements emphasize quality materials and workmanship, including MS poles with rust preventive coatings, RCC foundations with specified mix ratios, and solar LED lights of 250 watts with automatic sensor control. The site is located in Thatta, Sindh, where environmental and climatic conditions necessitate durable and reliable solar lighting solutions. Contractors must demonstrate financial capacity, technical expertise, and compliance with tax and registration requirements to ensure project success within the stipulated 12-month completion period. Bidders should ensure their PEC registration is valid through June 2026 and possess specialization codes CE-09, CE-10, or EE-11 for electrical works. Active tax payer status with FBR and Sindh Revenue Board is mandatory, supported by recent tax returns and audit reports. The bid validity period is 360 days, and earnest money of 5% of the estimated cost is required. The tender follows the Single Stage Two Envelope procurement method through the EPADS online portal. Submission deadline is set for 04 March 2026 at 12:00 PM, with bid opening at 1:00 PM the same day at the Executive Engineer Public Health Engineering Division Thatta office near Session Court & SP Office Makli. Bidders must submit bids electronically via EPADS and deliver original tender fee and bid security instruments physically before the deadline. The office address is Near Session Court & SP Office Makli, District Thatta. Pro-Tip: Ensure all pages of the technical proposal are attested by the firm owner with official stamp to avoid disqualification. Also, verify the latest PEC registration and tax documents carefully, as incomplete or outdated documentation is a common cause for bid rejection.