Prequalification of Air Freight Forwarders for SSGC Goods Transportation

This tender from Sui Southern Gas Company Limited in Karachi invites qualified air freight forwarders to prequalify for handling air transportation of SSGC's goods. The scope covers import and export air freight services, including customs clearance and delivery within Karachi. The company requires contractors with valid membership certificates from PIFFA and IATA, and proven experience in international air cargo handling over the last three years. The contract spans three years, with payments based on dimensional or gross weight as per IATA rules, processed at prevailing foreign exchange rates. The contractor must ensure delivery orders within Karachi and maintain high standards to avoid disqualification for poor performance or fraudulent practices. The tender emphasizes compliance with technical and financial bid submission requirements, including original bid bonds and signed documents. Bidders should hold a valid PEC category and be active on the FBR Active Taxpayer List (ATL) for 2025-26. The tender advises careful attention to the bid validity period of 120 days and adherence to all terms in the tender documents. The company reserves the right to reject any or all bids without assigning reasons. Submission deadline is set for 25th March 2026 at 11:00 AM, with public bid opening at 11:30 AM on the same day via the EPADS online portal. Bidders must submit their bids electronically on EPADS and physically submit the bid bond to the SSGC Tender Room before the deadline. The physical address for bid bond submission is the Tender Room, CRD Building, SSGC Head Office, Karachi. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid bond is submitted in original form physically before the deadline and upload a scanned copy on EPADS. Missing this step leads to outright rejection. Also, verify your membership certificates and tax status well in advance to avoid disqualification.