Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
SUI Northern Gas Pipelines Limited invites sealed bids for the supply of welding cable with a current carrying capacity of 500 amperes. The tender reference number is SND-2631/26, issued from the company's Gas House facility located at 21 Kashmir Road, P.O. Box 56, Lahore, Pakistan. This is a procurement of specialized electrical cable equipment required for pipeline operations and maintenance activities. The tender is issued under single-stage two-envelope system basis, requiring separate technical and financial proposals to be submitted in distinct sealed envelopes marked accordingly. Bidders must ensure their quotations are based on free delivery to the company's Base Stores at Manga (D), with pricing in Pakistani Rupees on a DPU delivery basis if applicable. The bid closing date is 06 October 2026 at 1430 hours, with public opening scheduled for 1500 hours on the same date at the company's premises in Lahore.
Bidders must possess relevant manufacturing or trading credentials and comply with all technical specifications outlined in Appendix F. The bid must include an original bid bond as per Annexure II, with a performance warranty bond guarantee as per Annexure III. Foreign suppliers or their local agents must complete the price schedule in Appendix C(i), while local manufacturers and suppliers must use Appendix C(ii). All bidders are required to submit a completed questionnaire carrying important commercial terms (Appendix D) and a certificate of full disclosure and non-collusion (Annexure VI). Only one authorized representative per bidder is permitted to attend the public bid opening, and this representative must present an authority letter as per Annexure I.
Bid documents are available from the General Manager (Procurement) at SUI Northern Gas Pipelines Limited, 1st Floor, Gas House, 21 Kashmir Road, Lahore, Pakistan. Interested bidders must submit their sealed bids addressed to the same office before the deadline of 06 October 2026 by 1430 hours. The company reserves the right to cancel the tender, adjust quantities by up to 15 percent, amend closing dates, and conduct third-party inspections at its own expense. All offers must remain valid for 90 days from the tender closing date. Contact details are provided for any clarifications, including the Chief Officer (Procurement) at telephone numbers +92-42-9082000 or +92-42-9085044.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
Independent analysis by PakistanTender — not part of the official notice. Always confirm details against the original tender document.
Specialized electrical cable procurement for gas pipeline operations—a technical, recurring category item for a major national utility.
The 500 AMP capacity specification is precise and non-standard, suggesting replacement or expansion of existing infrastructure. DPU basis delivery to a nominated Manga location indicates routine operational replenishment rather than one-off project work. Tight 90-day validity period and mandatory performance warranty indicate quality-critical application. Competition likely from established electrical equipment suppliers with manufacturing or distribution presence in Punjab.
Who can bid: Bidders must be registered manufacturers or authorized suppliers of electrical cable products. Local manufacturers should hold SECP registration and valid NTN; foreign suppliers require valid business registration in country of origin. Typically, suppliers must demonstrate technical capability, quality certifications (ISO or equivalent), and financial stability. No specific PEC or sectoral restriction stated, but prior supply experience to utilities is likely expected.