Supply of Welding Plant Twin Holders by Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) invites sealed bids for the supply of welding plant twin holders under tender enquiry number SN-4795/26. This procurement is being conducted on a single stage two envelope basis, with technical and financial proposals to be submitted separately. The tender is open to both foreign suppliers and their local agents as well as local manufacturers and suppliers. The invitation to bid includes comprehensive bidding documents comprising general terms, instructions to bidders, bid forms, price schedules, technical specifications, and various certificates and guarantees required for the submission.

Bidders must be registered with relevant authorities and comply with all financial and technical requirements specified in the tender documents. A bid security in the form of a bank guarantee or performance bond must be submitted as per the instructions. Bidders are required to submit copies of sales tax registration certificates and income tax certificates if offers are made on F.O.R basis. The technical proposal must include technical literature, completed questionnaires, schedule of requirements with delivery timelines, and a copy of the bid bond, while the financial proposal must contain the price schedule and relevant tax certificates.

Bid documents are available from Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited, and sealed bids must be submitted to the General Manager (Procurement) at the Gas House, 1st Floor, 21-Kashmir Road, Lahore, Pakistan, on or before 17 August 2026 at 1430 hours. Bids will be opened publicly on the same date at 1500 hours at the above address. Only technically acceptable bids will have their financial proposals opened publicly at a later date to be announced. For further information, bidders should contact the registered office at 21 Kashmir Road, Lahore.

SNGPL is procuring welding plant twin holders in a two-envelope competitive tender. The scope and contract value are not explicitly stated, suggesting a routine operational requirement rather than a major capital project. Bidders have roughly one month to prepare technical and financial proposals meeting detailed specifications and compliance requirements. Both local and foreign bidders are eligible, widening competition. The tight submission timeline and dual-envelope process indicate a structured procurement likely subject to PPRA rules.

Who can bid: The notice does not explicitly state PEC category or registration restrictions. Typically, suppliers of industrial equipment are required to be registered with SECP or hold a valid NTN, maintain relevant business licenses, and provide proof of tax compliance. Foreign suppliers may submit through local agents. Bidders must provide integrity pacts and certificates of no debarment as per PPRA Rule 19.