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Description / Scope of Work
SSGC Procurement Department invites sealed electronic bids from eligible bidders for the supply of Air Handling Unit (AHU) for SSGC Headquarters in Karachi, Sindh. This is a goods procurement conducted under Single Stage-Two Envelope methodology using Least Cost Based Selection technique, in compliance with the Public Procurement Rules 2004. The procurement is funded under the FY 2026-27 budget allocation with reference P85258, and bidding documents are available exclusively on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS v2.0) platform. All interested vendors must be registered on EPADS v2.0 to participate in the bidding process.
Bidders must submit bids accompanied by bid security in the form of Pay Order, Call Deposit, Bank Guarantee, or a Bid Securing Declaration as specified in the bidding documents. The procurement follows guidelines and regulations issued by the relevant procurement authority. Eligible bidders should meet all specified criteria outlined in the bidding documents, and bids will be evaluated based on the stated evaluation criteria for technical specifications and commercial terms related to the air handling unit supply.
Electronic bids must be submitted through EPADS v2.0 on or before Thursday, September 24, 2026 at 04:00 PM. Bids will be opened electronically on the same day at 04:30 PM. Manual bid submissions will not be accepted. Complete bidding documents containing detailed specifications, terms, conditions, and price schedules are available on the EPADS platform at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/85258. For inquiries, contact SSGC Procurement Department, DCM at ST-4/B Block 14 Sir Shah Suleman Road Gulshan-e-Iqbal Karachi via email MMTE@SSGC.COM.PK or phone +92-322-821489.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
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SSGC is procuring a single Air Handling Unit (AHU) for its Karachi headquarters via e-bidding on ePADS.
This appears to be a standard capital equipment purchase of modest scale for HVAC systems. The tender uses standard two-envelope methodology with least-cost selection, suggesting competition among established suppliers. Very tight deadline (20 days from publication) may limit new bidder participation; firms must have active ePADS registration and capacity to mobilize AHU supply quickly. No framework or recurring element indicated—this is a one-off equipment purchase.
Who can bid: The notice does not specify eligibility restrictions by company size or category. Bidders must typically be registered on ePADS v2.0 and hold valid NTN and business registration. For goods suppliers, PEC registration is typically not required unless sub-contracting is involved. Bid security is mandatory in one of the prescribed forms. Any bidder meeting SSGC's technical and commercial criteria may participate.