Procurement of Rack Mount Server by Sui Southern Gas Company (Procurement Department) Karachi

The Sui Southern Gas Company (Procurement Department) Karachi invites sealed bids for the procurement of goods under the contract titled 'SSGC/LP/EPADS2/PT/2194337 (Rack Mount Server)' with reference number 'P149139'. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and funded by reserved funds of SSGC Procurement Department. Items being procured: - Rack Mount Server The procurement will be conducted using the Single Stage-One Envelope method adopting Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with Public Procurement Rules 2026 and related regulatory guides. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security as described in the bidding documents, in the form of Pay Order, Call at Deposit, or Bank Guarantee, or a bid securing declaration as specified. Bidders must obtain detailed bidding documents and specifications available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/149139. Participation requires registration on EPADS v2.0. The e-bids must be submitted through EPADS v2.0 on or before Monday, November 9, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM. Manual submissions are not accepted. Vendors not yet registered on EPADS v2.0 may register at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. A tutorial explaining the registration process is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. The Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) is notified as per Rule 65 of Public Procurement Rules 2026. Notification copies are available on the procuring agency's website and at www.ppra.gov.pk. This procurement is specific to Karachi, Sindh, under the Sui Southern Gas Company (Procurement Department). Bidders should ensure compliance with all bidding requirements and timely submission through the EPADS portal. A practical tip for bidders is to complete EPADS registration well in advance to avoid last-minute technical issues and to carefully prepare the bid security documentation as per instructions to avoid disqualification.