Ditching, Backfilling and Affilation Works for Residential Colony District Prison & Correctional Facility Thatta

Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) invites bids for ditching, backfilling and affilation works at the Residential Colony District Prison & Correctional Facility in Thatta, Sindh. This tender is specifically for excavation of trenches for laying 63mm PE gas pipelines, soft padding and sand cushioning of hard soil for the project site. The scope includes excavation, backfilling, arranging care taker/chowkidar, stringing of pipes, and repair of underground utilities damaged during excavation. The contractor must have a valid PEC certificate Category C-6 or above with specialization CE-08. Suppliers must be active in the FBR Active Taxpayer List (ATL) and demonstrate relevant experience in pipeline construction and civil works. The contract duration is 4 months with a 6-month maintenance period. Liquidated damages are set at 0.1% per day of delay, capped at 10% of the contract value. Bidders are required to submit their technical and financial proposals under the single stage two envelope bidding procedure via EPADS portal. A fixed bid bond of Rs. 13,000 in the form of pay order or demand draft is mandatory. The bid submission deadline is 29th June 2026 at 12:00 hours, with public opening at 12:30 hours the same day. All bids must be signed, stamped, and accompanied by original bid bonds. The tender documents are free of cost and available on the SSGC website and EPADS. A practical tip for bidders is to thoroughly inspect the work site before submission and ensure all bid documents are complete and signed as per instructions. Late or incomplete submissions will be rejected. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for contractors with PEC C-6 and above to engage in significant pipeline infrastructure work in Thatta.