Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL), a major gas utility in Pakistan, invites sealed bids for the supply of welding electrodes under Tender Enquiry No. SND-2632/26. This is a single-stage two-envelope procurement covering welding electrodes with specifications detailed in Appendix-F. The tender is open to both foreign suppliers through local agents and domestic manufacturers or suppliers registered with relevant Pakistani authorities. Bidders must submit their offers in Pakistani Rupees on a free delivery basis to SNGPL's Base Stores in Manga (D.I. Khan), with delivery to be completed in accordance with the schedule provided in Appendix-E.
Eligibility requirements stipulate that bidders must hold valid business registration, National Tax Number (NTN), and Sales Tax Registration Certificate. For offers made on DPU (Delivered Picked Up) basis, documents must include copies of tax certificates and questionnaire responses on commercial terms. Bid security is required in accordance with the general terms (Appendix-A), and bidders must execute an Integrity Pact as per Annexure-IV. Authority letters and specimen bid bonds are mandatory for authorized representatives, and non-compliance may result in bid rejection.
Bid documents are available from SNGPL and must be submitted in the prescribed format with separate sealed envelopes for Technical and Financial Proposals. The tender closes on 05.10.2026 at 1430 hours, with public opening of financial proposals for technically accepted bids to follow at 1500 hours on the same date at the Gas House, 1st Floor, 21-Kashmir Road, Lahore. Late submissions will not be accepted. For queries, contact Mr. Nabeel Ishtiaq, Chief Officer (Procurement), at the address provided.
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SNGPL is procuring welding electrodes for operational needs at multiple base stores, primarily Manga (D.I.
Khan). This is a commodity item with straightforward technical specifications and two-envelope bidding. The tender allows both local manufacturers and foreign suppliers via agents, suggesting moderate competition. Delivery is to a fixed location on a firm schedule, making logistics planning critical. Given the October 2026 closing date, bidders should verify current eligibility documents (NTN, SRC) and ensure full technical conformance before submission; amendments post-bid are explicitly prohibited.
Who can bid: Typically, bidders must be registered with FBR (NTN holder), hold valid Sales Tax Registration, and maintain an active business entity. For DPU offers, income tax certificates are required. Foreign suppliers must work through registered local agents. No specific PEC or professional licensure mentioned; however, compliance with Integrity Pact (Annexure-IV) is mandatory.