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Description / Scope of Work
Pakistan State Oil Company Limited (PSO) invites quotations for comprehensive maintenance and repair services on the PMG 4 Delivery Line at the ZOT (Zonal Operations Terminal) facility in Sindh, along with installation of an isolation valve on the main PMG delivery header. The scope encompasses nitrogen purging and degassing of the 12-inch PMG line, dismantling of deteriorated 6-inch pipe sections, fabrication of spool pieces, and installation of a new 12-inch gate valve. The work requires mobilization of specialized equipment including welding plants, air compressors, cranes, and lifting accessories, with strict compliance to Health, Safety, and Environment (HSE) requirements and Permit to Work (PTW) protocols throughout execution at the Karachi-based facility.
Prospective bidders must demonstrate capability to execute complex petrochemical maintenance operations under HSE-regulated conditions. Contractors are required to be registered with the relevant authorities and possess valid inspection and calibration certificates for all mobilized equipment. The quotation should detail all costs for transportation, mobilization, nitrogen purging, cutting, dismantling, crane operations, fabrication, welding, and installation services. Bidders must provide detailed method statements and evidence of competent personnel qualified to manage confined space entry, gas-free operations, and hot work permits.
Quotations must be submitted by 13 August 2026 to Pakistan State Oil Company Limited, PSO House, Khayaban-e-Iqbal, Clifton, Karachi-75600, Pakistan. Contact the office by telephone (021) 9203866-85 or fax (021) 9203796 for bid documents and technical clarifications. The tender is issued as a price enquiry (RFQ No. OP19852SI, SAP No. 6100017627) and does not constitute a binding order. Earnest money deposit details and purchase order procedures will be finalized following quotation evaluation.
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PSO is seeking specialized petrochemical maintenance contractor for a single repair and installation job at its Karachi terminal. The contract bundles nitrogen purging, pipe cutting, crane-assisted dismantling, spool fabrication, and valve installation under strict HSE/PTW protocols. Tight deadline (15 days from 29 July) suggests some urgency. Work requires certified equipment, competent confined-space personnel, and full compliance infrastructure—not a typical plumbing or general maintenance job. Scale appears medium; substantial mobilization and equipment rental costs will dominate the quote.
Who can bid: Typically, contractors for petrochemical maintenance must hold PEC (Pakistan Engineering Council) registration in mechanical or civil discipline, valid NTN and SECP registration, and HSE certifications (NEBOSH or equivalent). Personnel must possess valid gas-testing and hot-work certifications. The notice does not explicitly state category restrictions but strongly implies experience in confined-space and hazardous-atmosphere operations.