Dry Docking and Associated Repairs with Fifth Special Survey of MV Chitral

Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) invites bids for a marine repair and inspection package concerning MV Chitral. The procurement is being undertaken under the applicable provisions of the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, and the approved independent PNSC Procurement Policy. The requirement is intended for shipyards, dockyards, marine engineering firms, and other qualified contractors capable of carrying out vessel dry docking, associated repairs, and statutory or class-related survey work. Item or lot list: Lot 1, one complete service package for Dry Docking and Associated Repairs / Fifth Special Survey of MV Chitral. No separate quantities, unit rates, or additional lots are printed in the notice. The technical scope is expected to include docking of the vessel, inspection and survey activities, repair and maintenance works identified during the docking period, coordination with relevant marine authorities or surveyors, testing, documentation, and completion of all associated requirements in accordance with the tender documents and applicable maritime standards. Bidders should obtain the complete bidding documents from the PNSC website or the office of the Superintendent Engineer, PNSC Building, Fifteen Floor, M.T. Khan Road, Karachi. The notice states that documents may be collected from Monday to Friday during office hours, from 0930 to 1630 hours Pakistan Standard Time. Prospective bidders should carefully review the technical specifications, qualification requirements, commercial conditions, bid security or CDR provisions, tax documentation, and Active Taxpayer List status before submission. Bids must be submitted by email only to the designated email address stated in the bidding documents, no later than **1100 hours PKT on 07 September 2023**. Bids were scheduled to be opened at **1130 hours PKT on 07 September 2023** in the Conference Room, Seventh Floor, PNSC Building, Karachi, in the presence of bidders wishing to attend. The **Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC)** reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids under PPRA Rules, 2004, and its procurement policy. Practical tip: arrange a pre-submission technical review of the vessel repair scope and email the complete bid well before the deadline to avoid transmission or document-format issues.