Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
Pakistan State Oil Company Limited (PSO), headquartered in Karachi, Sindh, invites bids from eligible manufacturers, suppliers and contractors for the procurement of an invoicing printer under tender reference IT-19890-MS. The procurement will be conducted through a Single Stage Two Envelope bidding procedure via the SAP Ariba portal. Tender documents may be collected from 12 August 2026 to 28 August 2026, with bid submission closing on 28 August 2026 at 2:15 PM. Technical bid opening will commence on 28 August 2026 at 3:00 PM. Commercial bid opening for technically qualified bidders will be communicated separately at a later date.
Eligible bidders must be manufacturers or suppliers with adequate past relevant experience and sound financial capabilities to execute the contract. Vendors are required to possess valid National Tax Number (NTN) and General Sales Tax (GST) registration certificates, Provincial Sales Tax certificates where applicable, and a valid CNIC of the owner or authorized representative. Bidders must be active taxpayers. Interested vendors without an existing Ariba Network ID are required to register on the SAP Ariba portal at https://tenderpso.com.pk:8022/ prior to participating.
All communications regarding tender document collection and bid submission must be conducted through the SAP Ariba portal. Interested parties should submit a scanned copy of a duly signed and stamped request letter on official letterhead, accompanied by copies of required certificates and identification documents. Bidders are advised to regularly check the PSO and PPRA websites for any updates or changes to the tender conditions. Further details and the SAP Ariba portal link for this tender are available on the PSO procurement website.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
Independent analysis by PakistanTender — not part of the official notice. Always confirm details against the original tender document.
PSO is procuring a single invoicing printer—a small-scale, straightforward IT equipment purchase.
The two-envelope procedure and online submission via SAP Ariba are standard for PSO. Bidders must already be registered on the Ariba platform or register immediately; this is not a commodity with high margin potential but represents routine operational spend. Eligibility hinges on active tax status and relevant credentials; suppliers with prior PSO dealings and current tax compliance should prioritise fast-tracking Ariba registration and document preparation.
Who can bid: Bidders must be active taxpayers with valid NTN and GST certificates. Provincial Sales Tax registration is required where applicable. A valid CNIC of the owner or authorized representative must be submitted. Vendors must register on the SAP Ariba portal to participate. No PEC category applies as this is equipment procurement, not construction.