Service Agreement for Third Party Inspection and Testing of Lifting and Measuring Tools at Hyderabad, Nawabshah, Shikarpur and Sibi Compressor Stations

The Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) Procurement Department in Karachi invites bids for a service agreement involving third party inspection and testing of lifting and measuring tools at multiple compressor stations including HQ-3 Hyderabad, HQ-2 Nawabshah, Shikarpur, and Sibi. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and is referenced under contract number P67040 and tender number SSGC/SC/NR/EPADS/14335. Items being procured: - Third Party Inspection and Testing of Lifting and Measuring Tools at HQ-3 Hyderabad - Third Party Inspection and Testing of Lifting and Measuring Tools at HQ-2 Nawabshah - Third Party Inspection and Testing of Lifting and Measuring Tools at Shikarpur Compressor Station - Third Party Inspection and Testing of Lifting and Measuring Tools at Sibi Compressor Station The scope includes comprehensive inspection and testing services as per the Bill of Quantities (BOQ) attached with the tender documents. The services are to be delivered within a 90-day schedule. The technical scope requires qualified personnel and adherence to the standards specified in the tender documents. Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 and submit bids electronically through the system. Physical submission of bid security is mandatory at the SSGC Head Office in Karachi before the bid submission deadline. Eligibility criteria include valid NADRA citizenship documents, FBR NTN registration, and if applicable, a valid PEC certificate. The bid security must be submitted in the form of a pay order or bank guarantee. The procurement method follows the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique under the Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Key dates include the bid submission deadline on Monday, August 17, 2026 at 10:30 AM, with bid opening at 11:00 AM the same day via EPADS v2.0. Manual bids will not be entertained. The procuring agency reserves the right to reject all bids and to annul the procurement process without liability. The contract will require a 5% performance guarantee in the form of a bank guarantee. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and to upload all required documents duly signed and stamped to avoid disqualification. Also, submit the original bid security physically before the deadline to comply with tender requirements. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for service providers specializing in inspection and testing services within the gas sector in Sindh province.