Consultancy Services for Evaluation of Leak Detection System Proposals by PSO

Pakistan State Oil Company Limited (PSO) has issued Request for Quotation RFQ No. IC19789SZ dated 17.07.2026 inviting price bids for engagement of an experienced engineering consultancy firm to independently evaluate technical proposals submitted by bidders for a Leak Detection System (LDS) to be implemented on the PSO-PARCO PMG and HSD pipelines at Faisalabad Terminal and Mehmoodkot Terminal. The consultancy assignment covers a single job unit and requires the consultant to assess multiple internationally accepted LDS technologies, recommend the most suitable solution based on pipeline characteristics, site conditions, operational philosophy and existing infrastructure, and deliver engineering consultancy services strictly per the Terms of Reference in Annexure-A. The quotation location is listed as PSO House, Karachi, in Sindh province.

Interested consultancy firms are expected to demonstrate relevant experience in pipeline engineering, leak detection technologies and evaluation of technical proposals in line with applicable international codes, standards and best engineering practices. The notice does not specify a fixed earnest money percentage or bid security amount, nor does it list mandatory registration certificates such as NTN, SECP or PEC categories, so interested bidders should confirm exact eligibility, licensing and financial requirements directly with PSO procurement before submission.

Interested vendors must submit their best price quotation for the described consultancy job on or before the quotation required date of 03.08.2026. Bidders should read the instructions attached with the RFQ carefully, review Annexure-A for the full Terms of Reference, and contact PSO's procurement department at PSO House, Khayaban-e-Iqbal, Clifton, Karachi through the telephone and fax numbers printed on the RFQ for clarification, submission procedure and any documentary requirements before the closing date.

This is a single, one-off consultancy engagement rather than a construction or supply contract, aimed at engineering/technical evaluation firms with pipeline and leak-detection domain expertise rather than general contractors. Scale appears modest since it covers only proposal evaluation and technology recommendation for two terminals, not full LDS installation. Absence of a stated earnest money figure suggests bidders should verify financial requirements directly with PSO before quoting, and the relatively short window to the closing date warrants prompt preparation of a technically credible proposal referencing Annexure-A.

Who can bid: The notice does not specify PEC categories, SECP/NTN registration, or bid security requirements explicitly. Typically, such engineering consultancy assignments for oil and gas pipeline infrastructure require firms with demonstrated pipeline/LDS technical expertise, valid NTN/SECP registration, and relevant prior consultancy experience; bidders should confirm exact criteria with PSO procurement.