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The Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC), a statutory corporation established under Ordinance XX of 1979, invites pre-qualification applications from international marine lubricants manufacturers for supply at international ports. This pre-qualification notice is the first stage of a closed framework agreement procurement process, with the objective of securing on-demand supply of original marine lubricants meeting OEM specifications for all major marine engines and auxiliaries including those from manufacturers such as Everllence (ex MAN B&W), Hitachi, Hyundai, Yanmar, Daihatsu, and Wartsila. PNSC has allocated sufficient funds from its own resources for this marine lubricants procurement. The framework agreement, expected to be signed before March 2027, will run for one year from the date of execution. Successful prequalified applicants will subsequently receive invitations to bid in December 2026, and the contract will be executed through call-off purchase orders.
The pre-qualification process is open to all international applicants subject to meeting the eligibility requirements specified in the prequalification documents. Applicants must demonstrate the technical and financial capability to supply OEM-approved marine lubricants meeting stringent marine engine specifications. Applicants are required to submit duly filled, signed, and stamped pre-qualification applications containing all required documentation and supporting evidence of qualification.
A complete set of prequalification documents in English is available for download from the PNSC website www.pnsc.com.pk after registering with necessary details. All pre-qualification applications must be submitted by email only to bunker.lubes@pnsc.com.pk by 11:00 AM on November 23, 2026. Applications will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM in the presence of applicants who wish to attend. Further information may be obtained from the SM Department, 15th Floor, PNSC Building, M.T. Khan Road, Karachi, Sindh Pakistan, during office hours 0930 to 1630 hours, or by contacting the Manager ISS&B at +92-21-99203980 to 99 (20 lines) Extension 6050.
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PNSC seeks pre-qualified suppliers of original marine lubricants for international port delivery under a one-year closed framework agreement.
This is a recurring, high-specification supply contract requiring OEM certification across multiple engine types—MAN, Hitachi, Hyundai, Yanmar, Daihatsu, Wartsila. The pre-qualification stage (closing 23 November 2026) is mandatory before invitation to bid. Scale appears medium to large given PNSC's fleet operations and international port presence. International applicants only; local representation or partnerships may be necessary for timely port-side delivery.
Who can bid: The notice states pre-qualification is open to all international applicants meeting specified eligibility requirements detailed in prequalification documents (not fully reproduced here). Typically, marine lubricant suppliers must hold ISO 9001 certification, possess OEM approvals from major engine manufacturers, and demonstrate financial stability. Registration with relevant maritime or chemical authorities in the home country is typically required. No country-of-origin restriction is stated.