Procurement of Complete Solar System for 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 a complete solar system under tender number SSGC/LP/EPADS2/PT/2181277. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and aims to acquire high-quality solar power equipment to support SSGC's operational needs in Karachi. Items being procured include: - Charge Regulator for Solar Power System (Quantity: 2) - Solar Panel, Power: 585 Watt with IP68 Rated Junction Box (Quantity: 20) - Cathodic Protection Unit (CPU), Solid State Electronic D.C Switching Power Supply Unit (Quantity: 2) - Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) Battery Cells with BMS, 24VDC Nominal, 2160 AH for 3 Days Backup, 7 Units in Parallel (Quantity: 14) The technical specifications require robust and reliable equipment suitable for harsh environmental conditions, including temperature ranges from -40°C to +85°C and high system voltages up to 1500 VDC. The battery cells are expected to have a lifespan exceeding 15 years and support over 6000 cycles at 80% depth of discharge. Eligible bidders must be registered with FBR (NTN and GSTN) and comply with all bidding document requirements, including submission of signed and stamped tender documents. The bidding process follows the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method under a Single Stage One Envelope procedure. Bids must be submitted online via EPADS v2.0 by 11:30 AM on Friday, September 25, 2026, with bid opening scheduled for 12:00 PM the same day. Manual submissions will not be accepted. Bid security in the form of Pay Order, Call at Deposit, or Bank Guarantee is mandatory and must be submitted physically before the bid submission deadline at the SSGC Procurement Department office in Karachi. Bidders are advised to carefully review all tender documents and ensure compliance to avoid disqualification. A practical tip for bidders is to register early on EPADS v2.0 and thoroughly prepare all required documents, including bid security and technical specifications, to ensure timely and compliant submission. This procurement offers a significant opportunity for suppliers specializing in solar power systems to engage with a major energy sector entity in Pakistan. The procurement is managed by SSGC Procurement Department located at DCM ST-4/B, Block 14, Sir Shah Suleman Road, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi. For inquiries, contact via phone +92-322-821-4899 or email MMTE@SSGC.COM.PK.