Improvement and Rehabilitation of Street Lighting System at Flyover Habib Bank Roundabout Karachi

This tender invites bids for the Improvement and Rehabilitation of the Street Lighting System at the flyover located at Habib Bank Roundabout in District West Karachi. Issued by the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation's Engineering Department (Electrical & Mechanical), this project focuses on upgrading the existing street lighting infrastructure to enhance safety and visibility in a busy urban area. The scope includes providing and laying PVC insulated copper conductors, fixing GI single arm double arch poles, repairing existing foundations, installing hot-dipped galvanized hexagonal poles, and fitting 150W LED street lights with surge protection devices. The work also covers installation of ABC cables, connectors, shackle insulators, painting of poles, and installation of a distribution board with necessary electrical control components. The site is in Karachi, requiring careful coordination with local authorities and adherence to urban safety standards. Bidders must hold a valid PEC registration in category C-6 or EE-06 and above, possess an active NTN certificate, and be registered with the Sindh Revenue Board. An Electric Contractor's License valid from the Electrical Inspector Government of Sindh (Karachi Region) is mandatory. Firms must demonstrate experience by having completed similar works in the last five years, with financial soundness proven by a minimum annual turnover not less than the estimated cost. Compliance with FBR/ATL status and PEC requirements for the 2025-26 financial year is essential. The submission deadline is set for 16-04-2026 at 2:00 PM, with bid opening at 2:30 PM on the same day at the Office of the Superintending Engineer (E&M), 512 J.M New M.A. Jinnah Road, Gurumandir, Karachi. Bids must be submitted online via the EPADS system; manual submissions are not accepted. Tender cost is Rs. 5,000 with a bid security of 2% of the quoted amount, not exceeding 5% of the estimated cost. Pro-Tip: Ensure all bid corrections are initialed and stamped by the contractor to avoid rejection. Also, verify the pay order details for tender cost and performance security to match the firm's name exactly, as discrepancies often lead to disqualification.