Ditching, Backfilling and Afflication Works for Gas Pipelines at Killi Ghulam Rasool Mengal Quetta

Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) is inviting bids for ditching, backfilling, and afflication works related to the excavation of trial pits, trench excavation, laying of 4 inch diameter steel pipelines, and sand cushioning at Killi Ghulam Rasool Mengal, Sariab Road, District Quetta. This project involves excavation for pipeline route selection, protection and repair of underground utilities, and supply of manpower, machinery, and materials for the excavation work. The scope includes excavation of trenches in different soil types, sand cushioning around pipes, repair of utilities damaged during excavation, and provision of caretaker services for material safety. The contractor must ensure safe and proper excavation with adequate machinery and manpower to complete the work within the scheduled 3 months period. The contract requires a valid PEC certificate category C-6 or above and submission of bid security in the form of a pay order or demand draft of Rs. 25,000 as earnest money. Bidders must be registered with FBR and have a valid bank statement for the last fiscal year. Experience in similar pipeline projects and a sound financial position are mandatory. The bid submission deadline is **14th May 2026 at 15:30 hours** via the EPADS portal, with public opening at 16:00 hours on the same day. The tender documents are available on the SSGC website and EPADS. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all documents are signed, stamped, and uploaded correctly on EPADS, and to submit the physical bid bond to the tender room before the deadline to avoid rejection. Careful attention to the technical and financial bid separation under the single stage two envelope procedure is crucial for compliance and evaluation.