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Description / Scope of Work
The Civil Works Department of Karachi Port Trust (KPT) invites sealed bids from eligible contractors for a six-month running contract to undertake cleaning of sewerage lines, manholes and septic tanks in Lalazar Bath Island and TPX area in Karachi, Sindh. The contract is planned under the FY 2026-27 procurement programme with reserved funds allocated for civil works. This is a maintenance and sanitation service contract covering critical infrastructure in the port's operational areas. Bidders must register on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS v2.0) to participate. All bids must be accompanied by bid security in the form of a Pay Order or a bid securing declaration as specified in the bidding documents. The procurement follows the Single Stage-One Envelope method using Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with Public Procurement Rules 2004. Electronic bidding documents containing detailed terms, conditions, specifications and technical requirements are available on the EPADS portal at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/139236. Bids must be submitted through EPADS v2.0 on or before Monday, October 19, 2026 at 09:00 AM, with opening scheduled for the same day at 09:30 AM. Manual submissions will not be entertained. Interested vendors not yet registered on EPADS v2.0 may register at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/ with a registration tutorial available on YouTube. Grievance Redressal Committee notification has been filed in accordance with Rule 48 of Public Procurement Rules 2004, with details available on the procuring agency website and PPRA portal at www.ppra.org.pk. For further information, contact the Chief Engineer at the KPT Head Office, Eduljee Dinshaw Road, Saddar, Karachi at +92-333-215-0769 or ch.engineer@kpt.gov.pk.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
Independent analysis by PakistanTender, written with AI from the official notice and checked by our quality rules — not part of the official notice. Always confirm details against the original tender document.
KPT seeks a 6-month running contract for sewerage maintenance—cleaning lines, manholes, and septic tanks across Lalazar Bath Island and TPX port areas.
Scale appears medium, driven by port operational criticality rather than volume metrics. Deadline is tight (October 2026) with same-day bid opening. This is recurring maintenance work, not one-off, suggesting potential for extension if performance-backed. Bidders should assess mobilization speed for port-critical infrastructure and compliance burden with EPADS-only submission.
Who can bid: Typically requires SECP registration or NTN for entity recognition. PEC category not explicitly stated but sewerage/sanitation works typically demand Category C or above. EPADS v2.0 registration is mandatory—no manual bids accepted. No stated restrictions on firm size or prior port experience, though port environment may impose security/HSE prerequisites not detailed here.