This tender from Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) in Karachi invites bids for hiring a third party contractor to provide Health, Safety, Environment, and Quality (HSE&Q) services. The contract focuses on supporting horizontal directional drilling (HDD) of 12 and 24 inch diameter pipelines at Bibi Nani in Balochistan, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards. The scope includes inspection and quality assurance during the re-lowering of QPL pipelines crossing the Bolan River. The contractor must be proficient in HSE management systems, environmental protection, and quality control, working closely with SSGC’s main and sub-contractors. The project site in Balochistan presents logistical and environmental challenges requiring strict adherence to safety protocols and regulatory compliance. Bidders should be active on the FBR Active Taxpayer List (ATL) and comply with all PEC and FBR requirements for the 2025-26 financial year. The tender follows the Single Stage Two Envelope Bidding procedure, requiring separate sealed technical and financial proposals. Earnest Money of PKR 40,000 in the form of pay order or demand draft is mandatory. The bid validity period is 120 days from the date of opening. Submission deadline is on 18th February 2026 at 10:00 AM via the EPADS online portal, with public opening at 10:30 AM the same day. Bidders must upload scanned bid bonds and ensure all documents are signed and stamped as per tender instructions. The physical bid bond must be submitted to SSGC’s Tender Room before the deadline. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the tender document checklist and ensure all forms, including Form-X and samples if required, are duly signed and stamped. Missing or incomplete documentation often leads to bid rejection. Also, confirm your registration on EPADS to avoid last-minute submission issues.