Supply and Installation of 12.9 KW Solar System and Procurement of Laboratory Field Testing Equipment

Pakistan Council of Research in Water Resources (PCRWR), under the Ministry of Water Resources, Government of Pakistan, invites sealed bids from suppliers, firms, and contractors registered with FBR for two distinct procurement lots at its Regional Office in Karachi. Items being procured: - LOT 1: Supply and Installation of 12.9 KW Solar System including high-efficiency bifacial solar panels, hybrid inverter, lithium battery storage, mounting structure, DC/AC breakers, distribution boxes, PV disconnects, electrical cabling, protection devices, and all necessary accessories with associated civil works, installation, testing, and commissioning. - LOT 2: Procurement of Laboratory Field Testing Equipment/Instrument: Portable Handheld Instrument for Total Suspended Solids (TSS) and Turbidity Measurement. The solar system aims to strengthen alternative energy capabilities at the PCRWR Regional Office Karachi, ensuring a fully operational hybrid solar power setup as per BOQ specifications. The laboratory equipment will enhance field testing capacity for water quality parameters. Eligible bidders must be registered with FBR and submit bids through the EPADS e-bidding platform under PPRA rules. Bidding follows an Open Competitive Bidding Single Stage Two Envelope procedure. Technical and financial proposals must be submitted in separate sealed envelopes along with bid security. Bid security amounts are Rs. 225,000 for Lot 1 and Rs. 100,000 for Lot 2, payable via Demand Draft, Pay Order, or Call Deposit from a Scheduled Bank of Pakistan. The deadline for bid submission is 30th November 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day at PCRWR Regional Office Karachi. Bidders are encouraged to conduct a pre-bid site visit during office hours with prior coordination to assess site conditions and installation requirements. All costs for the visit are borne by the bidder. Bidders must clearly specify the make, model, and country of origin of quoted materials in their technical proposals. Incomplete or non-compliant bids will be rejected. The contract will be awarded to the bidder meeting technical and financial evaluation criteria. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers specializing in solar power systems and water testing instruments to engage with a reputable government research body. Careful attention to bid security and submission deadlines is essential for successful participation.