Supply and Installation of Seven Solar PV Systems for Schools and Hospital in Pano Aqil by Directorate of Alternative Energy

The Directorate of Alternative Energy, Energy Department, Government of Sindh invites sealed bids through EPADS for the supply and installation of solar photovoltaic systems for schools and a hospital in Taluka Pano Aqil, District Sukkur. The scope includes two years of operation and maintenance services, an online monitoring system, and connection with the concerned distribution companies for net metering.

Seven solar PV systems are required: four systems of 14 kWp each, two systems of 50 kWp each, and one system of 60 kWp. Bidders must hold valid registration with federal and provincial tax authorities and the Pakistan Engineering Council. Procurement will follow the single-stage, two-envelope procedure under the Sindh Public Procurement Rules, 2010, amended in 2019.

The complete bidding documents can be downloaded from https://portalsindh.eprocure.gov.pk or www.sindhenergy.gov.pk from 7 November 2026 until 25 November 2026 at 11:00 am. A non-refundable document fee of Rs. 5,000 in cash must be delivered through a courier or representative to the Office of the Directorate of Alternative Energy, Energy Department, Government of Sindh before the closing date and time for bids.

Bid documents must be completed in all respects and accompanied by the relevant documents and certificates. Bid security equal to 2.5% of the bid price or estimated cost is required in the form of a deposit at call or pay order issued by a scheduled bank in Pakistan in favour of the Sindh Alternative Energy Fund. Bids must be submitted online through EPADS before 2:30 pm on 25 November 2026. Bid documents will be opened on the same day at 3:00 pm.

The office for document issuance, submission, inquiries and opening is the Energy Department, 3rd Floor, State Life, Building No. 3, opposite CM House, Karachi. The telephone number is 02199207144 and the fax number is 02199206276. The notice is issued by the Deputy Director, Alternative Energy.

Bids must remain valid for 90 days. Quoted prices for supply and installation must remain valid for financial year 2026-27, while prices for operation and maintenance services must remain valid for the subsequent two financial years. The procuring agency reserves the right to reject any or all bids subject to the relevant provisions of the Sindh Public Procurement Rules, 2010, amended in 2019.