Third Party Verification Services for Solar Home System Kits in Sindh

The Project Management Unit, Solar Home System (SHS) On-grid under the Energy Department, Government of Sindh, Karachi, is procuring comprehensive Third Party Verification services for the distribution, installation, and operation of 143,000 Solar Home System kits across Sindh. This initiative targets on-grid poor families and requires a reputable firm to conduct physical verification of beneficiaries including addresses, CNICs, and geo-tagged GPS coordinates. The scope includes verifying the secure installation and operational status of SHS kits, technical specification compliance, portal status updates, reporting non-compliance, and re-verification where necessary. The verification firm must have valid registration with SECP or Registrar of Firms, tax authorities, and at least five years of general experience. The firm should have a minimum turnover of Rs.143 million in the last financial year and an average of the same over the past three years. Experience in similar public sector projects of comparable value is mandatory. The firm must maintain operational offices in Sindh, preferably headquartered in Karachi, and provide a qualified team including project management, technical, social, QA, and logistics staff. Bidders must submit technical and financial bids separately by 11th May 2026, 2:00 PM, through the EPADs portal. The technical bid should include all required certifications, financial statements, staff CVs, and compliance documentation. A bid security of 2.5% of the bid price is required. The tender documents can be obtained online or from the Energy Department's office upon payment of Rs.5000 as a non-refundable fee. The submission address is Project Management Unit, Solar Home System (SHS) On-grid, Energy Department, 3rd Floor, State Life Building No. 3, Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Road, Opposite CM House, Karachi. The bid opening will be held online on 11th May 2026 at 2:30 PM. Bidders are advised to carefully follow the single stage two envelope procedure and ensure all documents are complete and signed. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure early preparation and submission of the bid on EPADs to avoid last-minute technical issues and to strictly comply with the bid security and documentation requirements to avoid disqualification.