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Description / Scope of Work
Pakistan State Oil Company Limited (PSO) invites quotations for services required for the replacement of an Air Circuit Breaker (ACB) in the Low Tension (LT) panel at Chakpirana Depot in Sindh province. The scope of work is comprehensive and includes bolting and unbolting of pipe joints, installation and testing of a 1250 Ampere, 3-Pole, 65 KA Air Circuit Breaker complete with control wiring modifications, dismantling and safe removal of the existing ACB, and all necessary panel modifications. The contractor must provide complete turnkey services including all materials, tools, transportation, mobilization and demobilization. Additionally, the contractor is required to supply and install a 25 Ampere four-pole electrical circuit breaker with a 220V UVT and 220V Shunt, both compatible with the supplied air circuit breaker. The work must be completed to the entire satisfaction of the Engineer Incharge within 30 days of work order issuance.
Eligibility requirements stipulate that bidders must submit technical brochures of the ACB and related equipment along with their tender. Prior to quoting, bidders are advised to visit the site to understand the exact scope of work and identify any modifications required, with such responsibility falling on the contractor. All rates must include duties, taxes, levies and transportation charges. A 1-year warranty on supplied materials is mandatory. The contractor must strictly comply with PSO's Health, Safety and Environment (HSE) policy, provide appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), and obtain prior approval for all materials before commencing work. Any damage to PSO property during execution must be rectified by the contractor, and the site must be restored to its original condition with debris cleared upon completion. Late completion attracts a penalty of 0.01 percent per day up to a maximum of 10 percent of the work order amount.
Bidders are required to submit quotations by 13 October 2026. The quotation request indicates that this is a price enquiry and not a formal order. Quotations should include unit pricing and total amounts for all itemized services and materials. The bidder must also provide a Sales Tax Invoice for supplied materials. Earnest money details and PO/DD information should be furnished as requested in the quotation form. For further information, potential bidders can contact PSO at PSO House, Khayaban-e-Iqbal, Clifton, Karachi, Pakistan, by telephone at (021) 9203866-85 or by fax at (021) 9203796.
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PSO seeks a contractor to replace a 1250A, 65KA air circuit breaker and install associated UVT and shunt devices in an existing LT panel at Chakpirana Depot.
This is a turnkey mechanical and electrical installation job with 30-day completion timeline. The scope includes control wiring modifications, panel work, and safe removal of existing equipment. Bidders must pre-visit the site to assess panel conditions and confirm compatibility; failure to do so before pricing may lead to disputes. The 1-year warranty and HSE compliance requirements are standard; typical cost drivers will be labour, specialist ACB equipment, and any unforeseen panel modifications.
Who can bid: The notice does not explicitly state registration or licensing requirements. Typically, contractors undertaking LT electrical installation work in Pakistan should possess valid PEC (Pakistan Engineering Council) membership or relevant electrical contractor registration, an NTN (National Tax Number), and proof of experience in similar ACB installation projects.