Meter Reading Domestic and Commercial Gas Meters for Karachi Interior Sindh and Balochistan

Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) invites bids for Meter Reading Domestic and Commercial Gas Meters covering Karachi, Interior Sindh, and Balochistan regions. This procurement is managed by the Procurement Department at SSGC Head Office Karachi. The contract involves meter reading services using Hand Held Computers (HHCs) to capture meter readings, customer surveys, and identification of anomalies or theft. The scope includes monthly meter reading schedules, data collection, and reporting for franchise areas in the specified regions. The contractor is responsible for maintaining a fully furnished office with telephone and fax, engaging trained meter reading staff conversant with gas meters, and providing proper uniforms and identity cards. The contract duration is one year with a three-month trial period, extendable for two more years subject to performance. The contractor must ensure compliance with labor laws, maintain payroll systems, and provide accident insurance coverage for employees. Monthly billing and salary disbursement records must be maintained and submitted. Eligibility requires valid registration confirming Pakistan or multinational status, FBR/ATL registration, and adherence to SSGC’s terms. Firms previously terminated for poor performance are ineligible. Bidders must submit separate fixed bid bonds of Rs. 100,000 per lot. Technical and financial proposals are submitted in separate sealed envelopes via EPADS portal. The bid submission deadline is 01-June-2026 at 12:00 hours, with public opening at 12:30 hours the same day. The tender documents include detailed instructions, terms of reference, and evaluation criteria. Bidders should ensure all documents are signed, stamped, and submitted timely with original bid bonds. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully follow the EPADS submission process and ensure physical bid bonds are delivered to the Tender Room at SSGC Head Office before the deadline to avoid rejection. This tender offers a significant opportunity for qualified firms to engage in a critical service for SSGC’s extensive customer base in Karachi and adjoining regions.