Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
Port Qasim Authority (PQA), Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Government of Pakistan, invites prequalification and request for proposal for the Sea-to-Steel (S2S) Project in Karachi, Sindh. The integrated project comprises three linked components: construction and development of a world-class green ship repair and dismantling yard on approximately 100 acres of PQA land at Port Qasim on a Build-Operate-Transfer basis for 30 years; operation, rehabilitation, repair, maintenance, financing and potential expansion of PQA's Iron Ore & Coal Berth (IOCB) at Port Qasim under license for the same 30-year concession period; and establishment of a green power steel plant on 125 acres of Pakistan Steel Mills land in Karachi to be procured through facilitation by PQA and the Ministry of Industries and Production. This is a large-scale public-private partnership infrastructure development opportunity with significant investment and operational responsibilities.
Bidders must demonstrate substantial experience in similar complex industrial and port projects, possess robust financial capacity, and meet corporate governance standards. Bidders are required to submit three years of audited financial statements, detailed technical proposals demonstrating technical understanding and implementation capability, evidence of related project experience, and management team credentials. A bid security (amount to be determined) is mandatory. The notice requires bidders to comply with an integrity pact and address environmental and social impact mitigation measures as mandatory studies.
Bid documents are available from Port Qasim Authority, Karachi. Interested firms must submit proposals by the specified deadline with technical and financial components separately sealed. A pre-bid conference will be held to clarify project scope and requirements. Evaluation will assess financial viability, technical competence, project management capacity, and proposed implementation timelines. PQA reserves the right to negotiate with qualified bidders and conduct due diligence before final award of the 30-year concession agreement.
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This is a landmark 30-year build-operate-transfer concession combining three major infrastructure components: a green ship recycling facility, port terminal operations, and an integrated steel plant—rare in Pakistan's market.
The scope is exceptionally large and capital-intensive, demanding world-class environmental compliance and integrated supply-chain management capability. Bidders must have international experience with ship dismantling, port operations and industrial manufacturing; local experience alone is insufficient. The August 2026 document date suggests a future tender; closing is October 2026, leaving limited preparation time for complex technical and financial bidding.
Who can bid: Typically bidders must be established companies with SECP registration, active NTN and valid tax status. Consortia are permitted. Demonstrated experience in port operations, ship repair/dismantling or heavy industrial projects, and minimum financial standing (exact thresholds not yet published) are expected. Environmental and social compliance certifications and related project references are required. Foreign firms may participate, typically with local partnership or PKR security.