Civil Works Construction of Pre-Cast Cathodic Test Post for Transmission Pipeline Network

The Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) Procurement Department in Karachi invites bids for the civil works involving the construction of Pre-Cast Cathodic Test Posts for the Transmission Pipeline Network under tender number SSGC/SC/PT/EPADS/14541. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and will be conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) version 2.0 using the Single Stage One Envelope procedure with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique. Items being procured: - Construction of 1000 Pre-Cast Cathodic Test Posts as per Bill of Quantities (BOQ) Section-II The scope includes all civil works related to the fabrication and installation of these test posts at designated locations within the transmission pipeline network. Bidders must have a valid PEC certificate of category C-6 or above and be registered with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) as active taxpayers. A fixed bid security of Rs. 170,000 in the form of Pay Order, Demand Draft, Call Deposit, or Bank Guarantee in favor of SSGC is mandatory and must be submitted physically before the bid submission deadline. All bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 by Friday, November 27, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Bid opening will occur on the same day at 11:30 AM on the EPADS platform. Manual submissions will not be accepted. Interested bidders who are not registered on EPADS v2.0 are advised to register promptly. The detailed bidding documents, including terms, conditions, specifications, and price schedules, are available on the EPADS portal. Technical compliance, bid security, and eligibility criteria will be strictly enforced. The contract will require a 5% performance guarantee in the form of a bank guarantee. The contract will be governed by the laws of Pakistan, and disputes will be resolved through arbitration in Islamabad. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration and submission on EPADS v2.0 to avoid disqualification due to late or manual submissions. Also, carefully review the BOQ and technical specifications to prepare a compliant and competitive bid. This procurement offers a significant opportunity for qualified civil contractors in Karachi and Sindh province to contribute to critical infrastructure supporting Pakistan's gas transmission network.