Batteries for SCADA RTUs Procurement by SSGC

The Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) Procurement Department invites sealed bids for the procurement of batteries specifically for SCADA RTUs under the contract reference SSGC/LP/EPADS2/PT/2181275 with tender number P84580. This procurement is planned for the fiscal year 2026-27 and aims to cover eligible payments under the contract. Items being procured: - Batteries for SCADA RTUs The procurement will be conducted using the Single Stage-One Envelope method with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2004 and related regulations. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of Pay Order, Call at Deposit, or Bank Guarantee as specified in the bidding documents. Bidding documents, specifications, and terms are available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) portal at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/84580. Bidders must register on EPADS v2.0 to participate. The e-bids must be submitted electronically through EPADS v2.0 by Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 11:30 AM. Bids will be opened on the same day at 12:00 PM. Manual submissions will not be accepted. Interested bidders are advised to ensure timely registration on EPADS and carefully follow the instructions in the bidding documents. A tutorial for the registration process is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. This procurement is based in Karachi, Sindh, and bidders should ensure compliance with all eligibility criteria including PEC category, FBR/ATL registration, and earnest money requirements. The contact office is located at ST-4/B, Block 14, Sir Shah Suleman Road, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi. A practical tip for bidders is to complete their EPADS registration well in advance to avoid last-minute technical issues and to carefully prepare their bid security documents as per the specified format to avoid disqualification.