Third Party Verification Services for 132,000 Solar Home Systems in Sindh

The Project Management Unit, Solar Home System (SHS) Off-Grid under the Energy Department, Government of Sindh, Karachi, invites bids for third party verification services covering 132,000 solar home system installations. This tender falls under the Services category and is critical for ensuring transparency and accountability in the distribution and installation of SHS kits across Sindh. The scope involves comprehensive physical verification of beneficiary details including addresses, CNICs, and geo-tagged GPS coordinates. Verification extends to installation quality, technical specifications of SHS components such as solar panels, batteries, LED bulbs, DC fans, and mounting frames. The firm will update the SHS monitoring portal with verification status, report non-compliance, and conduct re-verifications as needed. The work demands robust field protocols, mobile data collection with offline capabilities, and a strong quality assurance process including random back-checks. The project is based in Karachi with field operations throughout Sindh, requiring experienced staff and regional offices. Bidders must comply with PEC and FBR registration requirements, hold valid SECP or Registrar of Firms certification, and demonstrate a minimum turnover of PKR 132 million in the last financial year. The firm should have at least five years of relevant experience and have completed similar projects for public sector organizations. Non-blacklisting and litigation undertakings are mandatory. The tender requires submission of technical and financial bids separately, with a 2.5% bid security. The submission deadline is **16th April 2026 at 2:00 pm**, with bid opening at **2:30 pm** the same day. Bids must be submitted online via EPADs, with the bid document available for download from the Energy Department website. The physical address for inquiries and fee submission is the Project Management Unit, Energy Department, 3rd Floor, State Life Building No. 3, Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Road, Karachi. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid includes all required certifications and affidavits on non-blacklisting and litigation status on e-stamp paper. Missing these often leads to disqualification. Also, carefully follow the two-envelope procedure to avoid rejection due to procedural errors.