Procurement of Chromating Chemical and Degreasing Chemical for Meter Plant, Karachi by Sui Southern Gas Company Limited

Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) invites sealed bids through EPADS v2.0 for procurement of chemicals required for treatment processes at Meter Plant, Karachi. The procurement includes two specific chemicals: - Degreasing Chemical (25kg sealed PVC plastic drum), quantity 3000 Kg - Chromating Chemical (Metachrome-9, 25kg PVC plastic drums sealed packed), quantity 1500 Kg The chemicals are essential for surface treatment of aluminium and aluminium alloys by spraying or immersion methods. The degreasing chemical is a non-silicated alkali cleaner designed to remove stains, oil, and grease, ensuring a clean surface for subsequent treatments. The chromating chemical forms a protective oxide chromate coating to enhance paint adhesion and corrosion resistance. Delivery is to commence within 15 days of purchase order receipt, with full quantities supplied within 60 days. Bidders must provide 25 Kg samples free of cost if requested for testing and evaluation. Eligibility requires active registration with FBR and compliance with SSGC's procurement policies including bid security submission of PKR 49,500. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 by 10:00 AM on November 27, 2026, with bid opening at 10:30 AM the same day. Manual submissions are not accepted. Technical specifications and detailed terms are provided in the bidding documents available on EPADS portal. The procurement follows Single Stage One Envelope procedure with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS). Bidders should ensure compliance with all tender conditions, including submission of bid security in original form to SSGC Head Office before bid closing. A practical tip for bidders: Register early on EPADS v2.0 and carefully review all bidding documents and eligibility criteria to avoid disqualification. Ensure timely submission of original bid security to avoid rejection. This procurement offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers of industrial chemicals to engage with a major energy sector entity in Karachi, Sindh.