Procurement of Batteries for SCADA RTUs by SSGC Procurement Department Karachi

The Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) Procurement Department Karachi invites bids for the procurement of batteries for SCADA RTUs under the contract reference P84580 for the fiscal year 2026-27. This procurement is planned to be funded by reserved funds for FY 2026-27. Items being procured: - Batteries for SCADA RTUs The procurement will be conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) version 2.0, ensuring transparency and compliance with Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Bidders must submit their bids electronically via EPADS v2.0 by the deadline of Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 11:30 AM. The technical and financial bids will be evaluated using the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique. All bids must be accompanied by bid security in the form of Pay Order, Call at Deposit, or Bank Guarantee as specified in the bidding documents. Eligibility criteria include registration on EPADS v2.0 and compliance with all terms and conditions detailed in the bidding documents available at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/84580. Manual submissions will not be entertained. Interested bidders who are not yet registered on EPADS v2.0 may register at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. A tutorial explaining the registration process is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. The procurement process is governed by the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, and the Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) has been notified accordingly. Bidders are advised to carefully review all documents and ensure timely submission through the online portal. One practical tip for bidders is to complete their EPADS registration well in advance to avoid last-minute technical issues and to carefully prepare the bid security as per the prescribed format to prevent disqualification.