Procurement of Welding Cables 50mm2 PVCI/PVCS Stranded Copper Conductor by Sui Southern Gas Company Limited Karachi

Sui Southern Gas Company Limited (SSGC) Procurement Department Karachi invites sealed bids for the procurement of welding cables specifically 50mm2 (1668/.0076"Sq.) PVCI/PVCS stranded copper conductor welding cables. The tender reference number is SSGC/LP/EPADS2/PT/2194333 with contract identification P151341. The procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 with delivery expected within 45 to 60 days after purchase order confirmation. Items being procured: - Welding Cable 50mm2 (1668/.0076"Sq.) PVCI/PVCS, stranded copper conductor, quantity 2000 meters The technical specifications require flexible single core copper welding cables conforming to IEC 60228 standards with insulation thickness of at least 2.3 mm and overall diameter of 15 mm. Bidders must submit original technical literature, 5 feet sample for testing, and test certificates from SSGC approved labs verifying material and electrical characteristics. The procurement will be conducted through a National Single Stage One Envelope bidding procedure on the EPADS v2.0 platform. Bidders must be registered on EPADS and submit bids electronically before the deadline. Physical submission of original bid security is mandatory at SSGC Head Office Tender Room before bid closing date. The bid security amount is PKR 108,000. The evaluation will be based on Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique considering technical compliance and lowest evaluated cost. The successful bidder will be required to provide a performance guarantee of 10% of contract price. Bids must be valid for 120 days. The procurement is located in Karachi, Sindh province. Bidders are advised to carefully follow all terms and conditions including submission of bid security, technical documents, and samples. Manual bids will not be entertained. The contact for queries is SSGC Procurement Department at +92-322-821-4899 or email MMTE@SSGC.COM.PK. The submission deadline is Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 04:00 PM with bid opening at 04:30 PM on the same day. Bidders should ensure compliance with all PPRA and SSGC procurement rules and regulations. One practical tip: Register early on EPADS v2.0 and upload all required documents timely to avoid disqualification due to late or incomplete submissions.