Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
The National Logistics Corporation (NLC), Government of Pakistan, invites sealed bids for the supply of Reach Stacker and Fork Lifter equipment for the Pipri Project on a FOR Karachi basis. The procurement encompasses complete purchase of both equipment types along with associated mechanical, electrical, control and commissioning work necessary to achieve specified storage temperature conditions. The tender is being floated under PPRA rule 36b (Single Stage Two Envelope procedure) and is open to qualified OEMs, manufacturers, and authorized distributors with demonstrable experience in these equipment categories. The project is located in Karachi, Punjab.
Bidders must satisfy eligibility criteria including submission of tender fee and earnest money (bid security amount not specified in available excerpt), copies of NTN/STRN with active tax filer certificates, authorization letters from OEMs where applicable, and evidence of 3-5 years' experience in selling reach stackers and fork lifters. All firms must be registered with the sales tax department and provide a not-blacklisting affidavit on stamp paper. Complete technical data, OEM brochures, and a comparison chart against user-proposed specifications (Annex B) are compulsory. Offers must have a validity period of 60 days and confirm delivery within 90 days of letter of intent issuance.
Bids must be submitted in double cover format with separate sealed technical and commercial proposals bearing the tender enquiry number and opening date. All prices must be quoted in Pakistani Rupees on FOR Karachi basis and be inclusive of taxes and duties, accompanied by detailed bills of quantities, equipment pricing, taxes, and total contract price. A pre-bid meeting will be held at HQ NLC, Harding Road Support Branch Conference Room as per details in the tender notice. The successful bidder will be responsible for equipment supply, warranty provision, and defect liability services. Late submissions and bids failing to meet technical specifications or qualification criteria will be rejected.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
Independent analysis by PakistanTender — not part of the official notice. Always confirm details against the original tender document.
This is a single-item purchase of containerized material handling equipment (reach stacker and fork lifter) for a government cold storage facility in Karachi.
The tender appears medium-scale with a 90-day delivery requirement post-award. Key challenge: bidders must demonstrate prior experience with these specific equipment types and provide OEM authorization or proof of distributorship. The FOR Karachi pricing term and requirement for complete commissioning suggests the buyer expects turnkey supply including site delivery and installation support.
Who can bid: Eligible bidders are OEMs, manufacturers, or authorized distributors with 3-5 years' experience selling reach stackers and fork lifters. Firms must hold NTN/STRN registration, maintain active tax filer status with FBR, and be registered with the sales tax department. Authorization letters from original equipment manufacturers are required if bidding as a distributor. Typically, such procurement also requires PEC or equivalent engineering credentials for commissioning scope.