Procurement of Manual Metal Arc Welders Power Supply by SSGC Procurement Department Karachi

The Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) Procurement Department in Karachi invites sealed bids through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 for the procurement of Manual Metal Arc Welders Power Supply under contract reference P81055 for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement is planned to commence on February 26, 2027, and bids must be submitted online on EPADS v2.0 by Monday, August 31, 2026, at 11:30 AM, with bid opening scheduled the same day at 12:00 PM. Manual submission of bids will not be entertained. Items being procured: - Manual Metal Arc Welder, Power Supply: 50-60 Hz, Single Phase x 230V, Fuse: 16A - MMA Regulation Field: 10-200 A - Duty Cycle at 40°C: 200A 10%, 85A 60% - Voltage: 70-75V - Suitable for Rutile, Basic, Stainless Steel, Cast Iron welding - Quantity: 4 units The welders must conform to the specified technical requirements and standards as detailed in the bidding documents. Eligible bidders must be registered with FBR (NTN and GSTN) and submit all tender documents duly signed and stamped. Bid security in the form of Pay Order or Bank Guarantee is required as per the bidding documents. The procurement will follow the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Bidders are required to register on EPADS v2.0 to participate and submit bids electronically. The bid security original must be submitted physically at the SSGC Procurement Department office located at DCM Block 14 ST-4, B Hassan Square Flyover, Hasan Square Block 14 Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi before the bid submission deadline. Technical and financial bids will be evaluated based on compliance with eligibility and technical criteria. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure complete and timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and upload all required documents signed and stamped to avoid disqualification. Pay close attention to bid security submission requirements to maintain eligibility. This procurement offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers of welding equipment to engage with a major energy sector entity in Karachi, Sindh.