Procurement of Batteries by Sui Southern Gas Company (Procurement Department) Karachi

Sui Southern Gas Company (Procurement Department) Karachi invites sealed bids for the procurement of batteries under contract reference 'SSGC/LP/EPADS2/PT/2186304 (BATTERY)' for the fiscal year 2026-27. The procurement is planned to cover eligible payments under the contract and will be conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) version 2.0. Items being procured: - Batteries (specific types and quantities not detailed in the notice). The procurement will follow the Single Stage-One Envelope procedure adopting the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, and related regulations and guidelines issued by the Authority. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security as described in the bidding documents, which can be in the form of Pay Order, Call at Deposit, or Bank Guarantee. Alternatively, bids must include a bid securing declaration as per the specified format. Bidders are required to register on EPADS v2.0 to participate in the bidding process. The e-bids must be submitted through EPADS v2.0 on or before Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 12:00 PM. Bids will be opened on the same day at 12:30 PM using EPADS v2.0. Manual submissions will not be entertained. Vendors not yet registered on EPADS v2.0 may register themselves via the provided vendor portal. A tutorial explaining the registration process is available on YouTube. The Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) is notified as per Rule 48 of the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, and the notification copy is available on the procuring agency's and Authority's websites. Interested bidders should ensure compliance with all technical and financial requirements and submit their bids timely through the specified electronic platform. This tender offers a transparent and competitive opportunity for suppliers of batteries to engage with Sui Southern Gas Company in Karachi. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your EPADS registration is completed well before the submission deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues that could disqualify your bid.