Tender: Construction of 11kV Underground Cable Network from STDC K‑IV Grid Station to KWSC K‑IV Pumping Complex
Tender advertisement published in Dawn on Thursday, 29 October 2026, listed under Karachi. The last date printed on the advertisement is Monday, 16 November 2026.
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Issuing agency: Sindh Transmission & Dispatch Company (Pvt.) Limited (STDC). Sealed bids are invited for construction of an 11kV underground cable network from STDC K‑IV Grid Station to KWSC K‑IV Pumping Complex. Bids will be submitted through the SPPRA EPAD Portal in accordance with SPPRA Rules, 2010 (amended).
| Project | Construction of 11kV Underground Cable Network — STDC K‑IV Grid Station to KWSC K‑IV Pumping Complex |
|---|---|
| Procurement Method | Single Stage Two Envelope |
| Eligibility | Valid registration with relevant Provincial and Federal tax authorities (FBR & SRB) and Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) |
| Tender Fee | Rs. 10,000 (non‑refundable), payable by pay order/demand draft in favour of Sindh Transmission & Dispatch Company (Pvt.) Limited |
| Issuance Period | Documents issued from date of publication to 2026-11-16 upon payment of tender fee |
| Submission Deadline | 2026-11-16 at 11:00 AM |
| Bid Opening | 2026-11-16 at 11:30 AM |
| Pre‑bid Meeting | Thursday, 2026-11-05 at STDC Head Office, Karachi |
| Bid Validity | 90 days |
| Bid Security | 2% of the Engineering Estimate as mentioned in bidding documents |
| Submission Method | Via SPPRA EPAD Portal; original pay order/demand draft to be submitted as specified |
| Address & Contact | Sindh Transmission & Dispatch Company (Pvt.) Ltd., 3rd Floor, State Life Building No.3, Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Road, Karachi. Tel: 021-111-777-832 / 021-99204676 / 021-99204672 |
Required bid documents and qualification criteria include:
- Experience in similar works executed during the last five years: either one project with minimum cost 80% of the estimated cost, or two projects each with minimum cost 50% of the estimated cost.
- Average annual financial turnover not less than the equivalent cost of the scheme/project during the last five years.
- Audited financial statements and income tax returns for the last five years.
- Affidavit confirming the firm is not blacklisted/de‑listed/de‑barred at the time of bidding.
Special condition: Bidders are advised to conduct their own site survey before filling the BOQ rates; all costs of site survey or related expenses shall be borne by the bidder and no reimbursement will be made by STDC. The procuring agency reserves the right to reject all or any bids under Sindh Public Procurement Rules, 2010 as amended.
Published in Dawn on Thursday, 29 October 2026. DailyAds.pk indexes newspaper advertisements; the original notice and the issuing organisation remain the source for final terms and eligibility.