Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
The SSGC (Procurement Department) invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the procurement of servers for the IT and Billing Department under tender reference SSGC/LP/EPADS2/PT/2181286 (P84946). This is a goods procurement for FY 2026-27 using the Single Stage-One Envelope bidding method with Least Cost Based Selection technique, conducted in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules 2004. The procurement is open to all interested bidders registered on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS v2.0), and bidding documents are available on the EPADS portal at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/84946. The procurement is managed by the SSGC office located in Karachi, Sindh province.
All bids must be accompanied by bid security in the form of a Pay Order, Call at Deposit, Bank Guarantee, or a bid securing declaration in the format specified in the bidding documents. Bidders are required to be registered on EPADS v2.0 to participate in the bidding process. The detailed terms and conditions, specifications, requirements, eligibility criteria, and evaluation criteria are set out in the comprehensive bidding documents available on the EPADS portal.
E-bids prepared in accordance with the e-Bidding Documents must be submitted through EPADS v2.0 on or before Friday, September 25, 2026, at 4:00 PM. E-bids will be opened on the same day at 4:30 PM. Manual submission of bids will not be entertained. For registration and further details, interested vendors can visit https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/ or contact the SSGC Procurement Department at +92-322-821489 or MMTE@SSGC.COM.PK.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
Independent analysis by PakistanTender — not part of the official notice. Always confirm details against the original tender document.
SSGC seeks server procurement for IT and Billing operations—likely multi-unit infrastructure refresh for a large utility.
Single-stage bidding accelerates timeline to September 2026; least-cost selection suggests commodity-like specifications rather than complex evaluation. Bidder pool unrestricted but EPADS registration mandatory, indicating preference for digitally-mature vendors. Server volumes unspecified; scale determinable only from budget in detailed documents. Federal procurement process signals stable buyer and standard payment terms.
Who can bid: Must be registered on EPADS v2.0 platform. Typically requires active NTN, SECP registration (if corporate), and compliance with PPR 2004. No PEC category stated (not construction). Specific vendor certifications or server OEM authorization not mentioned in summary; check detailed bidding documents for brand/technical prerequisites.