Clearing and Forwarding Agents for Imported Consignments at Karachi and Lahore

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) Lahore invites qualified Clearing and Forwarding Agents for clearance of imported consignments arriving at Karachi and Lahore by sea and air. This tender focuses on appointing agents to handle customs clearance, transportation, and related logistics for imported materials, ensuring smooth delivery to SNGPL warehouses. The scope includes clearance through land, sea customs, airfreight units, and courier services like DHL, FEDEX, and UPS. Agents must coordinate with Karachi and Lahore offices, maintain good relations with customs and transport authorities, and ensure timely clearance to avoid demurrage or penalties. The work involves handling shipping documents, managing container detention charges, and providing daily clearance status reports. The contract requires agents to quote competitive commission rates separately for Karachi and Lahore consignments. Bidders should be registered with relevant authorities, hold valid CNIC, partnership deeds or company registration, sales tax and income tax certificates, and professional tax clearance. The tender demands a bid security of PKR 1,000,000 in the form of a bank draft or guarantee. Bids will be evaluated on technical and financial proposals submitted in separate sealed envelopes. The tender requires compliance with all terms, including a 90-day bid validity and adherence to import policies and customs regulations. Submission deadline is 17th February 2026 at 14:30 hours, with public opening at 15:00 hours at SNGPL's Gas House, 21-Kashmir Road, Lahore. Bidders must submit original plus one copy of technical and financial proposals, ensuring all documents are signed and stamped. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the Appendix 'A' and 'B' for detailed scope and terms, and ensure your bid bond validity covers 120 days post bid opening. Missing or incomplete bid bonds will lead to rejection. Also, confirm your agency commission rates separately for Karachi and Lahore consignments to avoid disqualification.