Procurement of SSGC/LP/EPADS2/PT/2194334 Branch Routers

The Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) Procurement Department invites sealed bids for the procurement of goods under the contract titled 'SSGC/LP/EPADS2/PT/2194334 (Branch Routers)' with reference number P160167 for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement is planned to cover eligible payments under the contract and will be conducted using the Single Stage-One Envelope method with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2026. Items being procured: - Branch Routers as specified in the bidding documents Bidders must submit their bids electronically via the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) version 2.0 at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/160167. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security in the form of Pay Order, Call at Deposit, or Bank Guarantee as described in the bidding documents. Manual submissions will not be entertained. Eligibility criteria include registration on EPADS v2.0, compliance with bid security requirements, and adherence to the detailed terms and conditions provided in the bidding documents. The technical scope involves supply of branch routers meeting the specifications outlined in the procurement documents. The deadline for bid submission is Monday, November 9, 2026, at 09:30 AM, with bid opening scheduled for the same day at 10:00 AM. Bidders who have not yet registered on EPADS v2.0 are advised to do so promptly via https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. A tutorial explaining the registration process is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. This procurement is managed by the SSGC Procurement Department located at ST-4/B, Block 14, Sir Shah Suleman Road, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi. Interested bidders should ensure timely registration and submission to avoid disqualification. One practical tip is to carefully review the bid security requirements and ensure the Pay Order or Bank Guarantee is valid and properly formatted to prevent rejection at the technical evaluation stage.