This tender from Sui Southern Gas Company Limited in Karachi invites consultancy firms to implement ISO-IEC 17025:2017 standards for accreditation at its Gas Metering & Calibration Facilities. The scope covers testing and calibration of gas meters and regulators across regional offices including Karachi, Hyderabad, Larkana, Sukkur, and Quetta, ensuring compliance with Oil & Gas Regulatory Authority (OGRA) requirements. The consultancy involves evaluating current processes, conducting gap analysis, preparing mandatory documentation, and training personnel for internal audits and management system maintenance. The project demands a firm with at least 10 years of experience, ISO/IEC 17025 lead assessor certification, and proven track record in similar accreditation projects. The twelve-month contract requires detailed technical and financial proposals submitted in separate sealed envelopes under the single stage two envelope bidding procedure. Bidders must be registered on the FBR Active Taxpayer List (ATL) and comply with all PEC and FBR regulations for the fiscal year 2025-26. The tender emphasizes the importance of submitting a fixed bid bond of PKR 40,000 and adherence to all tender document conditions to avoid rejection. Firms should ensure their PEC registration and tax status are current and valid to meet eligibility criteria. The submission deadline is set for 26th February 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM on the same day via the EPADS online portal. Physical bid bonds must be submitted to the SSGC Tender Room at the Head Office Complex, Sir Shah Suleman Road, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi. Late submissions or incomplete bids will be disqualified. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the tender documents for the fixed bid bond requirements and ensure the bid bond is submitted both physically and uploaded on EPADS to avoid disqualification. Also, confirm your firm’s ATL status and PEC credentials well before the deadline to prevent last-minute issues.