Supply of Odourizer by Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL), a major gas utility in Pakistan, invites sealed bids for the supply of odourizer under Tender Enquiry No. SN-4789/26. The procurement is being conducted on a single-stage two-envelope basis, with bids invited from both foreign suppliers and local manufacturers and suppliers. The tender covers the supply of odourizer required for the company's operations across Federal territory. This is a critical commodity for gas safety and odorant detection in the natural gas distribution network. The bidding documents include general terms, instructions to bidders, bid forms, price schedules, technical specifications, specimen letters of authority, bid bonds, performance and warranty bond guarantees, integrity pacts, and declarations of ultimate beneficial owners as per PPRA Rule 19.

Eligibility criteria require that bidders must be registered with the relevant authorities, typically the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) for limited companies or the National Tax Number (NTN) authority for individuals and sole proprietors. Bidders must submit a copy of bid bond as required in the financial proposal envelope. All technical proposals must include technical literature, a detailed questionnaire addressing commercial terms, schedule of requirements with offered delivery timelines, and clause-by-clause commentary against technical specifications provided in Appendix-F. The tender requires submission of an integrity pact and a certificate of full disclosure and non-collusion from all bidders.

Bid documents may be obtained from the head office of SNGPL at 21 Kashmir Road, Lahore, Pakistan (Tel: +92-42-99082000-06, website: www.sngpl.com.pk). Bids must be submitted in two separate envelopes containing the technical proposal and financial proposal respectively. Following the 1st Amendment, the closing date has been extended to 27 July 2026 with closing time at 14:30 (2:30 PM) and opening time at 15:00 (3:00 PM), and per the 2nd Amendment, a further extension to 08 September 2026 has been announced. All other terms and conditions of the tender enquiry shall remain unchanged.

SNGPL is procuring odourizer, a safety-critical chemical additive for natural gas distribution. The tender uses a formal two-envelope system with extended closing date (now 08 September 2026), suggesting moderate to high competition. Bidders must meet corporate registration and tax compliance requirements and provide detailed technical documentation. The commodity is typically a recurring supply need for utilities; the structure implies SNGPL is open to both international and domestic sources, though delivery timelines and specification compliance will be decisive factors.

Who can bid: Bidders must be registered with SECP (for companies) or possess valid NTN registration. Foreign suppliers must declare local agents. Typically, bidders must provide proof of registration, tax clearance, and authority to bid. No specific PEC or sectoral license mentioned; chemical supplier registration may be required depending on regulatory classification of odourizer.