Procurement of Solar Power System by SSGC Procurement Department Karachi

The Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) Procurement Department Karachi invites sealed bids for the procurement of a Solar Power System under the reference P85516 for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement is planned to be conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) version 2.0, ensuring transparency and compliance with Public Procurement Rules 2004. Items being procured: - Solar Power System The procurement will follow the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique. Bidders must submit their bids electronically via EPADS v2.0 by Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 03:00 PM. The bids will be opened on the same day at 03:30 PM. Manual submissions will not be entertained. 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, a bid securing declaration in the specified format is acceptable. Bidders are required to be registered on EPADS v2.0 to participate. Detailed terms, conditions, specifications, and requirements are available on the EPADS portal at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/85516. A tutorial explaining the registration process is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. The Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) is notified for this procurement, and related notifications are available on the procuring agency's website and the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) website at www.ppra.org.pk. Interested bidders should ensure compliance with all requirements and timely submission through the EPADS platform. One practical tip for bidders is to complete their EPADS registration well in advance to avoid last-minute technical issues and to carefully review the bid security requirements to ensure their bid is not rejected on technical grounds. This procurement opportunity is a significant chance for suppliers of solar power systems to engage with SSGC in Karachi, Sindh, under a transparent and regulated bidding process.