Water Supply Grid Fire Fighting System at Hospital in Karachi

This tender invites experienced Mechanical Works Contractors to undertake the installation of a Water Supply Grid Fire Fighting System at a hospital located in Karachi. The procurement is managed by a Public Sector Organization and focuses on critical fire safety infrastructure within a healthcare facility. Items being procured: - Water Supply Grid Fire Fighting System The project involves comprehensive mechanical works related to fire fighting systems, including piping, pumps, valves, and associated mechanical equipment to ensure a fully functional fire suppression network. The site is a hospital in Karachi, requiring adherence to stringent safety and quality standards. The contract duration is six months, emphasizing timely completion. Eligible bidders must be pre-qualified and security-wise cleared Mechanical Works Contractors. Submission requires a fixed bid security of Rs. 1.50 million in the form of CDR or Bank Guarantee from scheduled banks of Pakistan. Tender documents are available in Islamabad for a fee of Rs. 5,000 during working hours Monday to Friday. Two copies of the Bill of Quantities (one original and one photocopy) must be submitted, sealed, pre-signed, and stamped with the work name clearly mentioned on the envelope. Key dates include a pre-bid meeting on 2026-07-14 at 10:00 hrs, technical bid submission on 2026-07-21 at 10:30 hrs, financial bid submission on 2026-07-28 at 10:30 hrs, and financial bid opening on 2026-07-28 at 11:00 hrs. The tender notice is also available at www.ppra.org.pk. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure the Bank Guarantee submitted as bid security has an expiry date at least six months beyond the bid opening date to avoid disqualification. Also, carefully follow the bid submission instructions to avoid non-responsiveness due to incomplete proposals.