Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
Pakistan State Oil Company Limited invites quotations for the supply and installation of QR code plates on LPG cylinders across three regions: Karachi (Korangi), Lahore, and Islamabad/Rawalpindi (Dhurnal). The project involves supplying 5,000 QR code plates for Karachi region, 5,000 for Lahore region, and 3,000 for the Islamabad/Rawalpindi region, totaling 13,000 units. Each QR code plate measures 55mm in height by 35mm in width, manufactured from silver or equivalent material with laser-printed QR codes in the center. The scope encompasses both material supply and installation services with adherence to PSO Health, Safety and Environment policies. This is a price enquiry for HD and commercial delivery segments of the LPG distribution network.
The project aims to facilitate comprehensive tracking and streamline inventory management throughout the LPG cylinder lifecycle, enabling real-time monitoring whether cylinders are in inventory, customer possession, or in transit. Bidders must demonstrate capability in laser printing technology, QR code generation, and installation techniques using riveting or equivalent joining methods. The quotation deadline is 01 October 2026, and interested vendors should review all attached instructions and technical specifications before submission.
Quotations must include unit prices and total amounts in Pakistani Rupees for each location. Bidders are advised to contact Pakistan State Oil Company Limited at PSO House, Khayaban-e-Iqbal, Clifton, Karachi-75600, or telephone (021) 9203866-85 for clarifications. This is a price enquiry notice and not an order; PSO retains the right to accept or reject any quotation. Earnest money requirements and submission procedures are detailed in the attached tender instructions.
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PSO is procuring QR code plates with laser printing and installation services for 13,000 LPG cylinders across three major cities.
Supply scope is modest (13,000 units) but execution is distributed, requiring regional capability in Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad/Rawalpindi. Key requirement is laser printing precision and riveting installation compliance with HSE policy. Bidders need materials sourcing (silver plates), printing equipment, and installation labor. This appears to be a one-off project tied to PSO's cylinder tracking digitization initiative rather than a recurring contract.
Who can bid: The notice does not specify registration or licensing requirements. Typically, suppliers of industrial materials and installation services to PSO must be registered with SECP or hold a valid NTN, maintain relevant insurance, and demonstrate technical capacity in precision manufacturing and assembly. PEC registration is typically not required unless civil works are involved.