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Description / Scope of Work
Karachi Metropolitan Corporation's Engineering Department invites sealed bids for the provision and installation of a 100 kilowatt hybrid solar system complete with a 48 kilowatt-hour battery bank at Spencer Eye Hospital, Karachi, Sindh. The project, referenced as KMC/CM/E&M/130/2026-27, is valued at Rs. 23,677,500 and aims to enhance the hospital's energy resilience through renewable solar technology integrated with battery storage capacity. This comprehensive renewable energy solution will serve critical healthcare operations at the designated hospital facility located in Karachi.
Bidders must be duly registered and qualified contractors with relevant experience in hybrid solar system installation and battery bank commissioning. A bid security equivalent to five percent of the estimated cost, calculated as Rs. 1,183,875, is mandatory for all participating bidders. Interested contractors must possess valid licenses and technical certifications demonstrating competency in solar and electrical installation works. The tender cost for obtaining the Standard Bidding Documents is fixed at Rs. 5,000.
Interested bidders can obtain the complete Standard Bidding Documents, including specifications, drawings, conditions of contract, and required forms, from the Karachi Metropolitan Corporation Engineering Department. Bids must be submitted as per the instructions outlined in the bidding documents before the specified closing date. For further details, clarifications, and submission of bids, interested parties should contact the Engineering Department of Karachi Metropolitan Corporation directly.
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KMC seeks a qualified contractor to design, supply, and install a 100kW hybrid solar system with 48kWh battery storage at Spencer Eye Hospital.
This is a critical infrastructure project for a public healthcare facility, implying stringent performance standards and likely technical oversight. The Rs 23.7M scope suggests a medium-sized turnkey deployment. Bidders should note the emphasis on 'hybrid' operation—battery integration requires competency beyond standard grid-tied solar. No pre-bid meeting or site inspection date mentioned; clarify commissioning timelines early. One-off project with fixed completion rather than recurring service.
Who can bid: Bidders must be registered contractors (typically with SECP/FBR NTN); PEC registration likely required for electrical/solar installation scope. Valid technical licenses and certifications in solar and electrical works are mandatory. The notice stresses 'relevant experience in hybrid solar system installation and battery bank commissioning'—demonstrate prior similar-scale projects. Public sector procurement rules apply; no explicit restrictions on firm size stated.