Procurement of Tyres, Tyre Tubes, and Flappers by Sui Southern Gas Company

Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) Procurement Department invites bids for the procurement of goods planned for the financial year 2026-27. The procurement is specifically for the supply of tyres, tyre tubes, and flappers under the contract referenced as SSGC/LP/EPADS2/PT/2176228 with tender number P66242. Items being procured: - Tyres - Tyre Tubes - Flappers This procurement is managed through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) version 2.0, ensuring a transparent and regulated bidding process. The procurement scope covers the supply of these items to meet operational requirements of SSGC, focusing on quality and compliance with technical specifications detailed in the bidding documents. Bidders must ensure their submissions comply with the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, and any regulatory guidelines issued by the authority. Eligible bidders are required to submit a single stage-one envelope bid using the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique. All bids must be accompanied by bid security in the form of a Pay Order, Bank Guarantee, or a bid securing declaration as specified in the bidding documents. Registration on EPADS v2.0 is mandatory for participation, and detailed terms, conditions, and specifications are available on the EPADS portal. The closing date for bid submission is Thursday, 20 August 2026, by 10:00 AM, with bid opening scheduled for 10:30 AM the same day. Manual submissions will not be entertained. Bidders are advised to ensure timely registration and submission through the EPADS platform to avoid disqualification. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully review the bid security requirements and ensure the bid security instrument is valid and correctly formatted as per the bidding documents. This will prevent common grounds for bid rejection and enhance the chances of successful participation in this procurement.