Hiring of Third Party Contractor for HSE and QA/QC Inspection at Daharki Town Ghotki

Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) is procuring services for hiring a third party contractor for Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) inspection of a rehabilitation scheme at Daharki Town, District Ghotki, Sindh. This tender is specifically issued by the HSE & QA Department of SSGC and involves inspection and monitoring of construction activities related to laying new underground gas pipelines, installation of new service connections, and shifting of gas meters on the new network. The scope includes compliance with project quality plans, inspection of polyethylene and steel pipelines, fabrication of service connection riser pipes, and ensuring safety and environmental standards on site. The contractor will manage TPI personnel, conduct material qualification tests, monitor construction activities, and ensure corrective actions for non-conformance reports. The project covers approximately 71.656 kilometers of pipeline with over 6,000 service connections. Eligible bidders must be active on the FBR Active Taxpayer List (ATL) and comply with SSGC’s tender requirements including submission of a fixed bid bond of PKR 175,000 as earnest money. The bidding process follows the Single Stage Two Envelope Bidding Procedure under PPRA Rules 2004, requiring separate sealed technical and financial proposals. The tender was published on 30th April 2026, with bid submission deadline on 20th May 2026 at 10:30 hours. Bids will be opened online at 11:00 hours the same day. Bidders should ensure all documents are signed, stamped, and submitted via the EPADS portal. Physical bid bonds must be submitted to the Tender Room at SSGC Head Office Karachi. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully review the detailed Terms of Reference and ensure all technical and financial documents strictly comply with the tender instructions. Early registration on EPADS and timely submission of the physical bid bond are critical to avoid disqualification. Maintaining clear communication with the procurement department via fax or email for any clarifications is also advised to ensure a smooth bidding process.