Procurement of UPS 1 KVA for Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) Karachi

Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) Karachi invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the procurement of UPS 1 KVA units under tender number SSGC/LP/EPADS2/NR/2200340. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and aims to supply high-quality UPS units to support uninterrupted power supply at various SSGC facilities in Karachi. Items being procured: - UPS 1 KVA, 220 ± 20% Volts, 50Hz-60Hz, Single Phase - Built-in Automatic Voltage Regulator (AVR) required - Nominal Voltage 220/230V - Any sine wave output - Transfer time 4-8 ms - Autonomy minimum 10 minutes on half load - Sealed maintenance-free battery - Cold start through switch required - LED status indicator and audible alarms for line failure, battery low, overload - Line interactive topology - Imported only - Comprehensive warranty: 3 years parts and labor, 1 year battery, local support The technical specifications require compliance with the stated electrical and operational parameters to ensure reliability and performance. Delivery is expected within 6-8 weeks from the date of contract award. Eligible bidders must be registered with FBR (NTN and GST) and comply with all legal and technical requirements. Bid security in the form of Pay Order, Call Deposit, or Bank Guarantee is mandatory and must be submitted physically before the bid closing date at SSGC Head Office, Karachi. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 portal only; manual submissions will not be entertained. The bidding process follows the Single Stage One Envelope procedure with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents available on EPADS and ensure timely submission before the deadline of Tuesday, November 10, 2026 at 09:30 AM. Technical and financial bids will be opened on the same day at 10:00 AM via EPADS. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your bid security original instrument is submitted physically on time to avoid disqualification. Also, register early on EPADS v2.0 to avoid last-minute technical issues. This procurement offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers of UPS equipment to engage with a leading energy company in Karachi, Sindh province.