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Description / Scope of Work
Pakistan State Oil Company Limited (PSO) invites quotations for an Annual Operation and Maintenance Contract for HVAC Systems at its Lahore Manufacturing Terminal (LMT) facility in Sindh province. The contract covers comprehensive operation, supervision, and maintenance of a 210-ton DunhamBush screw chiller, a 60-ton air-cooled water chiller, and associated HVAC equipment including air handling units, fresh air units, cooling towers, and pumps serving multiple production departments. The contract runs from October 1, 2026, to September 30, 2027, and encompasses round-the-clock operation on a six-day-per-week general shift basis, with one HVAC supervisor and 1,200 days of operator services required. The scope includes preventive maintenance planning, chiller performance monitoring, AHU supervision, pump and cooling tower management, emergency response, documentation and reporting, safety compliance, and coordination with PSO engineering personnel.
Eligible bidders must be able to provide qualified, trained HVAC personnel capable of supervising and operating sophisticated refrigeration and cooling systems. Bidders are expected to submit comprehensive quotations with unit rates for supervisor and operator services. The notice does not explicitly state earnest money percentage or PO/DD requirements, though placeholders for these items are present. Standard bid security and qualification documentation are anticipated, though specific requirements are not detailed in this RFQ.
Quotations must be received by September 17, 2026. Interested vendors should carefully review all attached specifications and instructions before submitting their best prices. The RFQ is identified as SAP Number 6100018081 and is issued as a price enquiry, not a binding order. Bidders should address inquiries and submit quotations to PSO House, Khayaban-e-Iqbal, Clifton, Karachi, or contact the company by telephone at (021) 9203866-85 or fax (021) 9203796.
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PSO seeks an HVAC maintenance contractor to staff and supervise chiller operation at its Lahore terminal for one year.
The contract requires one full-time supervisor (400 days) and shift-based operators (1,200 days annually), managing two large-capacity chillers, cooling towers, and associated systems supporting industrial manufacturing. This is a service-intensive, recurring annual contract with clear responsibility matrices and emphasis on preventive maintenance and emergency response. Bidders must demonstrate technical competency in industrial HVAC, safety compliance, and ability to maintain detailed records and submit monthly performance reports.
Who can bid: Bidders should typically be registered with relevant professional authorities and possess HVAC technician qualifications. Personnel must be trained and certified to operate large industrial chillers and comply with HSE standards. Typically, vendors working on industrial cooling systems in Pakistan require certification from refrigeration bodies and electrical safety compliance. The notice does not explicitly state licensing requirements; confirm eligibility criteria with PSO before submission.