Procurement of Welder's Protective Material - Clothing Gloves Chrome Leather 16", Cotton Lining, Double Stitched (Good Quality)

Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) Karachi invites bids for procurement of Welder's Protective Material specifically Clothing Gloves Chrome Leather 16", Cotton Lining, Double Stitched of good quality. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 under contract reference SSGC/LP/EPADS2/G/2202360 with tender number P162291. The procurement is conducted through Single Stage One Envelope method using Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with Public Procurement Rules 2026. Items being procured: - Welder's Protective Material - Clothing Gloves Chrome Leather 16", Cotton Lining, Double Stitched (Good Quality), Quantity: 3000 pairs The gloves are required to be delivered within 30 to 45 days after confirmation of purchase order to Khadeji Store, Karachi. Bidders must ensure compliance with technical specifications and provide samples for physical inspection and technical evaluation. Eligibility criteria include active taxpayer status with valid FBR registration (NTN and GSTN). Bid security or bid securing declaration is mandatory as per PPRA rules. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 portal before the deadline and accompanied by original bid security physically submitted to SSGC Procurement Department at DCM ST-4/B, Block 14, Sir Shah Suleman Road, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi. Technical bids will be evaluated for responsiveness and compliance. The contract will be awarded to the lowest evaluated technically compliant bidder. Performance guarantee of 10% of contract price will be required from the successful bidder. Payment will be made in Pakistani Rupees against actual invoice within 30 days of delivery and acceptance. Bidders are advised to carefully follow all tender instructions and submit complete documentation to avoid disqualification. A practical tip for bidders: Register early on EPADS v2.0 and ensure timely submission of both electronic bids and physical bid security to avoid disqualification. Also, submit samples promptly for technical evaluation to demonstrate compliance with specifications.