Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
SSGC Procurement Department invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the procurement of network switches under tender reference SSGC/LP/EPADS2/PT/2194335 (P151290) for FY 2026-27. The procurement is conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS v2.0) using a Single Stage-One Envelope methodology with Least Cost Based Selection technique. The bid documents contain detailed technical specifications, commercial terms and conditions, and all eligibility and evaluation criteria for the goods to be supplied in Sindh province.
All bids must be accompanied by bid security in the form of a Pay Order, Call Deposit, Bank Guarantee, or a bid securing declaration as specified in the bidding documents. Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 to participate in the procurement process. The bidding documents are available online for download from the EPADS portal, and interested bidders can access full technical specifications, price schedules, general and special conditions of contract, performance guarantee forms, and integrity pact requirements.
Electronic bids prepared in accordance with the bidding documents must be submitted through EPADS v2.0 on or before Monday, November 9, 2026 at 10:00 AM. Bids will be opened on the same day at 10:30 AM using EPADS v2.0; manual bid submission is not permitted. Bidders are advised to register at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/ if not already on the system. For queries, contact SSGC Procurement Department at ST-4/B Block 14, Sir Shah Suleman Road, Gulshan-e-Iqbal, Karachi, Pakistan via phone +92-322-821-4899 or email MMTE@SSGC.COM.PK.
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SSGC is procuring network switches through a competitive sealed-bid process on ePADS v2.0.
The tender uses least-cost selection with single-stage evaluation, suggesting straightforward technical specifications. Bidders must be ePADS-registered and provide bid security (pay order, call deposit, bank guarantee, or securing declaration). The November 9, 2026 deadline allows moderate preparation time. No contract value is stated in available excerpts, suggesting this is likely a routine equipment procurement. Ensure technical compliance with specifications and timely electronic submission to avoid rejection.
Who can bid: Bidders must be registered on ePADS v2.0. The notice does not specify PEC category, NTN, SECP registration, or other eligibility restrictions. Typically for network equipment procurement in Pakistan, bidders should possess NTN, be in good regulatory standing, and may need to demonstrate prior experience or technical capacity if stipulated in bid data sheet or technical specifications not fully excerpted here.