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Description / Scope of Work
Pakistan State Oil Company Limited (PSO) invites quotations for the supply of 12V lead acid batteries for diesel generator sets and fire fighting pump equipment at the Zulfiqarabad Oil Terminal (ZOT) Complex, Port Qasim, Karachi, Sindh. The procurement covers 25 units of battery model SP 250, NS 240 or equivalent with specifications including 175 Ah capacity, 27 plates per cell, dimensions 502mm length by 222mm width by 257mm height, and minimum six months warranty. The dry battery weight is 31.01 kg with C polarity configuration. Manufacturing date must not exceed 12 months from supply date. Vendors must supply warranty cards and manufacturer electrolyte in separate containers with sufficient quantity to meet battery needs. The estimated contract value is determined by unit pricing multiplied by the 25-unit quantity requirement.
Eligibility requirements typically include vendor registration with relevant Pakistan tax authorities and possession of valid business documentation. Bidders must be capable of meeting all Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) requirements and providing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to labour. Payment is conditional upon Terminal Engineer acceptance of supplied materials. Bidders should note the strict delivery timeline and penalty provisions for non-compliance.
Quotations must be submitted by 07 October 2026. Delivery is required within 7 days of purchase order issuance at PSO Zulfiqarabad Oil terminal, Port Qasim, Karachi. Late delivery incurs penalties at 0.1% daily up to maximum 10% of purchase order value. Rates must be inclusive of all materials, labour, transportation and government taxes. For further details and bid submission, contact PSO House, Khayaban-e-Iqbal, Clifton, Karachi-75600, Pakistan, telephone (021) 9203866-85, fax (021) 9203796.
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PSO seeks 25 units of 12V/175Ah lead acid batteries for terminal equipment with tight 7-day delivery requirement from order placement.
Specification is precise (SP 250/NS 240 models) suggesting standardised procurement. Vendor must supply warranty cards and electrolyte separately, indicating first-fill responsibility. Penalty structure of 0.1% daily (capped 10%) discourages delays. One-off supply contract for terminal maintenance stock rather than framework arrangement. HSE compliance and Terminal Engineer acceptance are gatekeeping requirements.
Who can bid: Typically vendors require NTN registration, valid business documentation, and proven capacity to meet HSE standards with PPE provision. No specific license or PEC category mentioned; battery supply does not typically mandate PEC registration. Vendor responsibility for warranty and electrolyte supply suggests need for manufacturer relationship or distributorship.