Supply of LTO Ultrium 7 Data Cartridges for Sui Southern Gas Company Karachi

This tender from Sui Southern Gas Company Limited in Karachi invites suppliers to provide LTO Ultrium 7 Data Cartridges, a critical IT equipment category. The procurement focuses on 314 units of high-capacity data cartridges essential for secure data storage and backup. The tender specifies genuine brands like IBM, HP, or Dell, ensuring quality and compatibility with existing LTO Ultrium 7 drives. These cartridges offer native 6 TB capacity, expandable to 15 TB with compression, and support high data transfer rates up to 600 MB/s. Delivery is expected within 4 to 6 weeks, reflecting the urgency and operational importance for SSGC's data management. Bidders must be active on the FBR Active Taxpayer List (ATL) and comply with all tax regulations. The tender requires a fixed bid bond of PKR 188,500 and adherence to SSGC's procurement terms, including submission of original samples for technical evaluation. The tender aligns with the 2025-26 fiscal year requirements and emphasizes compliance with PEC and FBR standards. Submission deadline is set for 06-April-2026 at 15:30 hrs, with bid opening at 16:00 hrs on the same day. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes to the Tender Room, CRD Building, Ground Floor, SSGC Head Office Complex, Karachi. The process follows the single-stage one-envelope bidding procedure under PPRA rules. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid includes the original token slip attached to the sealed envelope as proof of document purchase. Missing this often leads to disqualification. Also, submit the technical sample at bid time to avoid rejection during evaluation.