Procurement of Large Format Printer (Plotter) by Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) Karachi

Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) invites sealed bids for the procurement of a Large Format Printer (Plotter) under tender number SSGC/LP/EPADS2/PT/2194336. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and will be executed in Karachi, Sindh. The procurement is conducted through a Single Stage One Envelope bidding procedure on the EPADS v2.0 platform, with bids to be submitted electronically. Manual submissions will not be entertained. Items being procured: - Large Format Plotters, minimum 5 colors or above, Ink Jet technology - Minimum 130 ml ink capacity per color - Minimum 1600 nozzles per color - Minimum 44 inch (1118 mm) print width - Pigment/Dye pigment reactive ink (5 or 6 colors) - 1200 dpi (2 lines) nozzle pitch - Minimum 2 GB memory - Minimum 250 GB internal storage The technical scope requires compliance with detailed specifications including print speed, media handling, network printing capabilities, and a mandatory 5-year comprehensive onsite warranty excluding printheads and consumables. The delivery schedule is 8 to 10 weeks from the date of contract award. Eligibility criteria include registration with FBR, active tax payer status, and submission of bid security amounting to Rs. 205,500 in the form of Pay Order, Call Deposit, or Bank Guarantee. Bidders must be direct local authorized distributors or dealers. The evaluation will be based on Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique considering technical and commercial compliance. Bids must be submitted through EPADS v2.0 by 09 November 2026 at 10:30 AM, with bid opening on the same day at 11:00 AM. Original bid security must be physically submitted to the Tender Room, SSGC Head Office, Karachi before the bid submission deadline. Technical literature and compliance sheets must accompany the bid. Bidders are advised to register on EPADS v2.0 and review all tender documents carefully. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely submission of both electronic bids and physical bid security to avoid disqualification. Also, attach the original token slip as evidence of tender document purchase when submitting the sealed envelope. This procurement offers a significant opportunity for suppliers of advanced printing equipment to engage with a major energy sector company in Pakistan, with clear guidelines and a transparent evaluation process.