Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
SSGC Procurement Department invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the procurement of a Complete Solar System under tender reference SSGC/LP/EPADS2/PT/2181277 (P110014). This is a national-level goods procurement conducted through single stage-one envelope bidding using least cost-based selection technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules 2004. The procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 with funds reserved for eligible contract payments. E-bidding documents are available on the ePak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 platform for all interested and registered bidders, with submission and opening scheduled for September 25, 2026.
Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 to participate in the bidding process. All bids must be accompanied by bid security in the form of pay order, call deposit, bank guarantee, or a duly executed bid securing declaration as per the format specified in the bidding documents. Bidders are required to comply with all eligibility criteria outlined in the standard bidding document and must meet the prescribed evaluation criteria to qualify for contract award.
E-bids prepared in accordance with the bidding document instructions must be submitted through EPADS v2.0 on or before Friday, September 25, 2026 at 11:30 AM, with electronic opening scheduled for the same day at 12:00 PM. Manual bid submissions will not be accepted. Interested vendors not yet registered on EPADS v2.0 should register at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/ prior to bid submission. For enquiries, contact SSGC Procurement Department at +92-322-821-4899 or MMTE@SSGC.COM.PK.
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Solar system procurement by SSGC via national e-bidding; scale and technical specifications not detailed in this cover document—bidders must review full technical schedule on EPADS.
Closing date is September 25, 2026 (tight timeline from publication). Mandatory ePADS registration and submission required; bid security compulsory. Competitive, least-cost selection suggests commodity-like pricing discipline. Typical for utilities' renewable energy expansion projects.
Who can bid: Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 and meet criteria stated in the standard bidding document (not detailed in this extract). Typically, suppliers of solar equipment must hold valid business registration (NTN/SECP), relevant product certifications, and past supply experience. No geographic or firm-size restrictions mentioned; domestic and international bidders appear eligible if registered.