Union Coupling G.I. 3/4 Supply by Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited invites sealed bids for the supply of Union Coupling G.I. 3/4 under Tender Enquiry No. SND-2623/26. This is a single-stage two-envelope procurement process open to both foreign suppliers and local manufacturers operating in Pakistan. The invitation covers supply of specified quantities with delivery to be made at Base Stores Manga (D) in accordance with the delivery schedule outlined in the tender documents. The procurement is being conducted from the Gas House located at 21-Kashmir Road in Lahore, the provincial capital, with all administrative matters handled by the General Manager (Procurement) office. The scope includes technical specifications detailed in Appendix-F and a commercial term sheet provided in Appendix-D, which bidders must review thoroughly before submission. Bidders may submit offers on either DPU basis (free delivery at Base Stores Manga) or on an agency basis where local agents represent foreign manufacturers. All quotations must remain valid for ninety days from the tender closing date and must strictly adhere to the specified delivery schedule, with earlier delivery also acceptable. The contract will include performance and warranty bonds as detailed in the tender annexures, and SNGPL reserves the right to cancel the tender, adjust quantities by up to fifteen percent, or amend the closing date without assigning reasons. Technical and financial proposals must be submitted in separate sealed envelopes marked confidentially, with technical evaluation occurring first without reference to price. Only technically acceptable bidders will have their financial proposals opened at a publicly announced session.

SNGPL is procuring union couplings (standard plumbing fittings for gas pipelines) in what appears to be a routine operational purchase. The two-envelope format and ninety-day validity period indicate a formal, competitive process. Notably, both local manufacturers and foreign suppliers are eligible, suggesting SNGPL may be open to international sourcing if price or quality favour it. The August 2026 deadline allows reasonable preparation time. For local suppliers, compliance with technical specifications and delivery to Manga base store is critical; for foreign suppliers, appointing a local agent is mandatory. No estimate of quantity or contract value is disclosed in the tender notice itself, limiting initial assessment of scale.

Who can bid: Typically, bidders must hold valid NTN registration with the Federal Board of Revenue and maintain good standing with relevant authorities. For foreign suppliers, appointment of a local agent in Pakistan is mandatory. Local manufacturers should ideally hold relevant industry certifications and comply with Pakistan Standards and Quality Control Authority (PSQCA) standards for pipe fittings. The notice does not explicitly state PEC registration or other specific licensing requirements, but commercial registration (SECP or sole proprietorship evidence) is typically expected.