Supply of Sweet Water at Various State Bank of Pakistan Premises Karachi

This tender invites bids for the supply of potable sweet water to various premises of the State Bank of Pakistan in Karachi, issued by the SBP Banking Services Corporation, Engineering Department Head Office Karachi. The contract covers daily supply of water from Karachi Water & Sewerage Corporation hydrants to multiple official sites including SBP Complex at I.I Chundrigar Road, Bolton Market Building, Bank House at Fatima Jinnah Road, Female Hostel at Lalazar Queens Road, and Principal Officers Bungalows at KDA Scheme No-01. The contractor is responsible for providing 44,000 gallons of potable water daily for a period of 365 days, ensuring water quality meets national standards with monthly and daily testing for TDS and PH values. The scope includes arranging sample testing from approved laboratories and bearing all associated costs. The contract requires efficient management of water supply logistics within Karachi city limits, maintaining uninterrupted service and compliance with SBP's security and operational protocols. Bidders must be registered with FBR, active on the ATL, and provide evidence of financial capability and relevant experience. PEC category is not explicitly required but bidders should comply with all applicable tax and regulatory requirements for the 2025-26 financial year. The bid security is Rs. 700,000 and a performance guarantee of 5% of contract value is mandatory. The procurement follows Rule 36 (b) Single Stage - Two Envelope procedure with e-bidding through EPADS. Submission deadline is **21-Apr-26 12:00 PM**, with bid opening at **12:30 PM** the same day via EPADS. Bidders must upload scanned bid security and submit original before deadline. The physical address for correspondence is the Engineering Department, 1st Floor Bolton Market Building, MA Jinnah Road, Karachi. Pro-Tip: Ensure timely submission of original bid security to avoid disqualification, and carefully review the water quality testing requirements and penalty clauses to avoid financial deductions. Also, monitor the official EPADS portal for any addenda or clarifications before bid submission.