Ditching, Backfilling and Affiliation Works for Re-Location of Encroached Pipe Line at Feroz Lehri Ghous Abad, Quetta

This tender from Sui Southern Gas Company Limited in Quetta calls for ditching, backfilling, and affiliation works related to the re-location of an encroached 2-inch diameter steel gas pipeline at Feroz Lehri Ghous Abad. The project involves excavation of trenches, laying pipelines, soft padding, and sand cushioning of hard soil along a 924-meter route. The contractor must ensure safe excavation, repair any damaged underground utilities, and provide all necessary manpower, machinery, and materials. The work site in Quetta presents typical engineering challenges such as managing different soil types and ensuring proper cushioning around the pipeline to prevent damage. The contractor is responsible for maintaining safety standards, providing caretakers for material security, and completing the work within a strict 3-month timeline. The scope also includes compliance with technical specifications and submission of a detailed technical and financial proposal under the single stage two envelope bidding system. Bidders must hold a valid PEC certificate category C-6 or above and submit a fixed bid bond of PKR 15,000 as earnest money. Compliance with FBR and BST tax certificates, bank statements for the last fiscal year, and other documentary evidence is mandatory. The tender requires adherence to the 2025-26 fiscal year regulations, including PEC registration and FBR active tax status. The bid validity period is 120 days, and all documents must be signed, stamped, and submitted via the EPADS online portal. The submission deadline is set for 13th April 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM on the same day online. Bidders must submit their physical bid bond to the SSGC Head Office in Karachi before the deadline. The tender documents and further details are available on the SSGC website and PPRA portal. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid bond is submitted physically on time and uploaded scanned copies on EPADS, as failure to do so will lead to outright rejection. Also, double-check the technical and financial envelopes for completeness and proper stamping to avoid disqualification.