Maintenance Contract for 120 X 12v, 175 AH Batteries at SSGC Head Office Karachi

This tender from Sui Southern Gas Company Limited in Karachi invites bids for the maintenance contract of 120 batteries, each 12 volts and 175 AH, connected to Huawei 5000-E UPS systems. The contract spans two years and covers preventive maintenance, testing, fault diagnosis, and battery replacement to ensure uninterrupted power supply at the SSGC Head Office. The scope includes servicing battery strings, interconnections, and terminals, with a focus on maintaining battery health and capacity above 80% throughout the contract period. The batteries operate under normal UPS conditions, requiring quarterly inspections and comprehensive health assessments. The contract demands strict adherence to technical specifications and timely reporting of maintenance activities. Bidders must be active on the FBR Active Taxpayer List (ATL) and comply with PEC category requirements. The tender mandates submission of a fixed bid bond of Rs. 90,000 via pay order or demand draft. The contract terms include a 120-day bid validity and a 150-day bid bond validity. Compliance with all tax and regulatory obligations is essential, including submission of professional tax certificates and insurance policies. The submission deadline is set for 13th April 2026 at 10:30 AM, with bid opening at 11:00 AM on the same day via the EPADS online portal. Bidders must submit their bids electronically on EPADS and physically submit the bid bond to the SSGC Head Office. The physical address for submission is ST-4/B, Block-14, Sir Shah Suleman Road, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid documents are signed, stamped, and uploaded correctly on EPADS, and do not miss the fixed bid bond submission in original form to avoid rejection. Also, verify your FBR ATL status well before submission to prevent disqualification.