Providing and Fixing Solar Street Lights in Various Locations of Taluka Samaro District Umerkot

This tender issued by the Rural Development Department, Government of Sindh, Mirpurkhas Division, invites bids for providing and fixing solar street lights across various locations in Taluka Samaro, District Umerkot. The procurement falls under Power, Electrical & Solar Equipment and Construction & Civil Works Materials categories, reflecting the installation of solar lighting infrastructure in Sindh's Umerkot region. The scope includes construction of RCC foundations for 31/40 ft tubular poles, excavation, stone soiling, and installation of MS tubular poles with protective coatings. The solar panels are all-in-one 70W units with LiFePO4 batteries, designed for 3-5 days of discharge and a 3-year warranty. The site is located in Umerkot, requiring careful handling of materials and installation using hydraulic cranes and manual labor. The engineering challenges include ensuring durable foundations and proper electrical connections in a rural setting with variable weather conditions. Bidders must hold a valid PEC registration in category C5 with specialization codes CE-01, CE-10, and EE-11, and maintain active status through 2026-27. Registration with the Electric Inspectorate Mirpurkhas Region and active tax payer status with FBR and SRB is mandatory. The tender requires compliance with PEC categories and FBR/ATL status for the 2025-26 financial year, ensuring only qualified and tax-compliant contractors participate. Submission deadline is set for 09:00 AM on 28th April 2026, with bid opening at 09:30 AM the same day at the office of the Executive Engineer, Rural Development Department, Mirpurkhas Division, located at Old Wahdat Colony near Agriculture Complex, Hyderabad. Bidders must submit bids through the EPADS online portal, accompanied by a 5% bid security in the form of pay order or call deposit. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid includes all required documents such as PEC certificates, tax returns, and bid security in the correct format. Pay special attention to the bid security submission timing—original instruments must be delivered half an hour before technical bid opening to avoid disqualification. Also, verify the exact specifications for the solar panels and poles to avoid technical non-compliance.