IT Infrastructure, Air Conditioning and Civil Renovation Works by Karachi Water & Sewerage Corporation

Eligible bidders must possess valid registration with the Sindh Revenue Board (SRB), Federal Board of Revenue (FBR), be on the active tax payers list (ATL), and hold current Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) registration with specialization in category EE-09 (Electrical Engineering). Bidders must demonstrate technical experience carrying out five similar repair and maintenance works completed during the last three years (July 2023 to June 2026), with at least one completed work valued at a minimum 80 percent of the estimated cost or at least two works each valued at minimum 50 percent of the estimated cost. Submission of income tax returns and financial audit reports for the preceding three years demonstrating average annual financial turnover equivalent to or exceeding the estimated cost are mandatory. Bid security of 60,000 rupees per work must be submitted as a pay order from a scheduled bank of Pakistan in favor of Karachi Water & Sewerage Corporation.

Bidding documents are available for download from the EPADS website (http://portalsindh.eprocurement.gov.pk) and must be uploaded on the same platform by 12 October 2026 at 2:00 PM. Bid opening and announcement will occur on 12 October 2026 at 2:30 PM in the office of the Accounts Officer at KW&SC's headquarters in Block C, 9th Mile Karsaz Shahrah-e-Faisal, Karachi. The tender fee is 3,000 rupees per work and completion period is 20 days on item rates basis. Tender documents must include non-refundable tender fees submitted as pay orders, affidavits confirming the firm has never been blacklisted, and quotes in both words and figures. Joint ventures are not permitted. For technical queries regarding e-bidding, contact the EPADS helpline at UAN 051-111-137-237.

Combined tender value approximately 78.65 lakh rupees, scaled at medium individual values. Requirements are strict: PEC EE-09 registration mandatory, proven track record of similar works within three years (one at 80% or two at 50% of estimated cost), and full financial documentation. Bid security 60,000 rupees per work. Completion timeline is tight at 20 days. Notable that all three procurements are scheduled for second quarter (October 2026 closing), suggesting coordinated infrastructure programme.

Who can bid: Bidders must hold valid PEC registration in category EE-09 and be registered with SRB, FBR, and on the active tax payers list. Technical experience requirement: five similar repair works completed in last three years, with at least one at 80% of estimated cost or two at 50% minimum. Income tax returns and audited financial statements for three years required. Typically, contractors in this category must also demonstrate organizational capacity and no blacklisting history.