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Description / Scope of Work
The Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) invites pre-qualification applications from international marine lubricants manufacturers for supply at international ports under a closed framework agreement. This prequalification exercise seeks to identify and qualify suppliers capable of providing original marine lubricants meeting OEM specifications for major marine engines and auxiliaries including Everlience (Ex MAN B&W), Hitachi, Hyundai, Yanmar, Daihatsu, and Wartsila. The procurement is funded from PNSC's own resources. Successful prequalified applicants will be invited to bid in August 2026, with the closed framework agreement to be signed in September 2026 for a period of one year. The supply arrangement will operate on an on-demand basis through call-off contracts with the successful bidder.
The prequalification process is open to all international applicants subject to fulfilling eligibility requirements specified in the prequalification documents. Applicants must demonstrate their capacity to supply OEM-approved marine lubricants meeting international marine engine oil specifications. While no specific bid security amount is stated at the prequalification stage, interested applicants should be prepared to comply with standard procurement requirements under Pakistan's Public Procurement Rules 2004.
Prequalification documents in English may be downloaded from www.pnsc.com.pk after registration. Completed applications must be submitted via email to bunker.lubes@pnsc.com.pk by 11:00 AM on August 24, 2026. Applications will be opened the same day at 11:30 AM. Applicants wishing to attend the opening are welcome. Further information is available from PNSC's SM Department, 15th Floor, PNSC Building, M.T. Khan Road, Karachi, Sindh, during office hours 0930 to 1630 hours, or by telephone at +92-21-99203980 to 99 (Ext: 6050).
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PNSC is prequalifying international marine lubricants manufacturers for a one-year framework supply agreement covering multiple OEM specifications. This is a recurring procurement with medium to large scale potential, supplied on call-off basis post-qualification. The tight prequalification deadline (August 24, 2026) and requirement for OEM-approved products mean only established, multi-specification lubricant suppliers with documented approvals should apply. The framework model suggests regular, predictable business if prequalified.
Who can bid: International applicants are eligible provided they meet prequalification criteria specified in the full tender documents. Typically, marine lubricants suppliers must hold relevant OEM approvals (MAN, Hitachi, Hyundai, Yanmar, Daihatsu, Wartsila), demonstrate manufacturing or supply capacity, and comply with Pakistani procurement regulations. Local registration (SECP/NTN) may be required for contract execution.