Protective Work on 42 Inch RLNG Pipeline at Dhabeji

This tender from Sui Southern Gas Company Limited in Karachi invites bids for protective work on a 42 inch RLNG pipeline located at MP-316 near RS-5, Dhabeji. The project falls under the construction and civil works category, focusing on pipeline protection in Sindh province. The scope involves protective measures on a major RLNG pipeline, requiring specialized materials and skilled labor to ensure pipeline integrity and safety. The site at Dhabeji presents engineering challenges including access and environmental considerations. Contractors must have valid PEC Category C-6 or above with CE-08 sub-category certification to qualify. Bidders should be active on the FBR Active Taxpayer List (ATL) and comply with the 2025-26 fiscal year requirements. The tender mandates submission of a fixed bid bond of PKR 25,000 in the form of pay order or demand draft favoring SSGC. Technical and financial bids are submitted in a single envelope under the single stage single envelope bidding procedure. The submission deadline is set for 22nd January 2026 at 12:30 PM, with bid opening at 1:00 PM on the same day via the EPADS online portal. Bidders must ensure all documents are signed, stamped, and uploaded on EPADS. Physical bid bonds must be submitted to the Tender Room at SSGC Head Office, Karachi. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the tender document sections including bid bond format and blacklisting mechanisms. Missing the fixed bid bond or incorrect submission on EPADS can lead to outright rejection. Also, confirm your PEC and ATL status well before the deadline to avoid disqualification.