Third Party Inspection and Testing of Lifting and Measuring Tools

The Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) Procurement Department in Karachi invites bids for the provision of non-consultancy services under the contract titled Third Party Inspection and Testing of Lifting and Measuring Tools. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and aims to ensure quality and safety compliance through independent inspection services. Items being procured: - Third Party Inspection & Testing of Lifting and Measuring Tools The scope involves detailed inspection and testing of lifting and measuring tools used by SSGC to ensure operational safety and compliance with relevant standards. The services will be conducted at designated sites as per SSGC requirements. Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 and comply with the Public Procurement Rules, 2004. The procurement follows a Single Stage-One Envelope procedure with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS). Eligible bidders should have valid registration on EPADS v2.0, relevant experience in inspection services, and must provide bid security in the form of Pay Order, Bank Guarantee, or Bid Securing Declaration. The technical and financial bids will be evaluated as per the prescribed criteria. All bids must be submitted electronically through EPADS v2.0 by the deadline. The submission deadline is Monday, August 17, 2026, at 10:30 AM, with bid opening scheduled for the same day at 11:00 AM. Manual submissions will not be accepted. Interested bidders are advised to register on EPADS v2.0 if not already registered and review the detailed bidding documents available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) portal. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your EPADS registration is complete and up to date well before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues. Also, carefully prepare your bid security documents as per the prescribed format to prevent disqualification.