Supply of API-4 Grade Sub-Bituminous Coal for 660 MW Jamshoro Supercritical Coal Fired Power Plant

Jamshoro Power Company Limited (JPCL), Ministry of Energy, invites bids in Jamshoro, Sindh for procurement of API-4 Grade Specific Sub-Bituminous Coal under a Long-Term Coal Supply Agreement for its 660 MW Supercritical Coal Fired Power Plant. This tender covers coal supply on an on-demand basis for one year, with delivery at JPCL site, Jamshoro. The procurement follows NEPRA guidelines and uses a single-stage two-envelope bidding process with highest discount technique for multiple supplier selection. The scope includes supply of approximately 1.205 million tons annually, with coal quality parameters strictly adhering to JPCL and NEPRA standards including calorific value, ash, moisture, and sulfur content. Coal will be delivered via sea freight to Pakistan International Bulk Terminal, followed by inland transportation to the plant site. The tender requires bidders to be registered on EPADS, active taxpayers, and compliant with eligibility and qualification criteria including financial strength and past performance. Bid security of Rs. 5 million and performance security of Rs. 3 billion are mandatory. Bidders must comply with PEC categories, FBR/ATL status, and provide audited financial statements for the last two years. The tender document is downloadable from JPCL and PPRA EPADS websites. Submission deadline is 16 February 2026 at 11:30 AM, with technical bids opened the same day at 12:00 PM. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 2 February 2026 at JPCL Conference Room and via Zoom. Bids must be submitted in two sealed envelopes (technical and financial) with original bid security. The evaluation will be based on technical compliance and highest discount offered on FOB coal price in USD/MT indexed to Argus/McCloskey API-4 price. Multiple suppliers may be selected to share supply equally. The contract will be awarded after furnishing performance security and signing the agreement. Pro-Tip: Ensure strict compliance with bid security submission deadlines and carefully review the detailed technical specifications and eligibility criteria. Missing the original bid security or late submission will lead to disqualification. Also, monitor JPCL and EPADS websites for any addenda or corrigenda after the pre-bid meeting.