Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
Pakistan State Oil Company Limited invites sealed electronic bids from eligible contractors with adequate past relevant experience and strong financial capabilities for the procurement of 2500 metric tonnes of imported liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) scheduled for delivery during 12th to 24th August 2026. This is a single-stage, one-envelope bidding procedure conducted entirely through the SAP Ariba Portal. The tender is issued under reference number GF-19802-JA and available exclusively through the SAP Ariba Platform. PSO is headquartered in Karachi, Sindh, Pakistan, and operates from 2nd Floor, PSO House, Khayaban-e-Iqbal, Clifton.
Interested bidders must be active tax payers with valid NTN, GST/PST certificates, and CNIC documentation for the owner or authorized representative. Bidders without an existing Ariba Network ID are required to register themselves on the SAP Ariba Portal using the provided link (https://tenderpso.com.pk:8022/) prior to submitting bids. A scanned copy of the duly signed and stamped request for tender documents on official letterhead must be uploaded to SAP Ariba Portal, accompanied by copies of all required credentials and certifications.
Tender documents are available for collection through SAP Ariba from 20th July 2026 until 12th August 2026, between 08:30 AM and 02:15 PM. Bid submission closes on 12th August 2026 at 02:15 PM, with bid opening scheduled for the same date at 03:00 PM onwards. All activities including document collection, submission, and opening are conducted exclusively through the SAP Ariba Portal. Interested parties should regularly visit PSO website (www.psopk.com/procurement) and PPRA website (www.ppra.org.pk) for any updates or changes to the tender notice.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
Independent analysis by PakistanTender — not part of the official notice. Always confirm details against the original tender document.
Procurement of 2500 MT imported LPG for one-month delivery window (August 2026) — moderate-scale commodity contract via e-bidding. Notably, bidding closes and opens same day (12 August), allowing minimal time for commercial negotiation post-award. Exclusive SAP Ariba process requires prior portal registration and active tax compliance. Recurring monthly pattern likely (indicated by "Month of August" language). Tight submission window suits established suppliers with existing Ariba access and direct LPG import capabilities.
Who can bid: Bidders must be active taxpayers with valid NTN and GST/PST certificates. Owner or authorized representative CNIC required. SAP Ariba Portal registration mandatory. No PEC category specified, as this is commodity procurement, not construction. Typically, such import contracts require SECP registration and established trade credentials.