Construction of 24 Inch High Pressure Gas Pipeline Through Horizontal Directional Drilling at Jalalpur Pirwala

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL), the largest integrated natural gas public sector utility company in Pakistan, is procuring construction services for a 24 inch diameter high pressure natural gas transmission pipeline crossing through Horizontal Directional Drilling (HDD) at Jalalpur Pirwala, district Multan, Punjab Province. This project involves the rehabilitation of a 600 meter long pipeline section exposed due to severe scouring and erosion caused by flash floods. The scope includes laying the pipeline at the required depth using HDD technology without damaging canal structures or disturbing water flow. The contractor must deploy suitable machinery including an HDD rig with a minimum capacity of 300 tons, and arrange all other equipment such as excavators and side booms. The work requires detailed methodology submission, HSE compliance, and provision of as-built drawings. Eligible bidders must be registered with Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) in category C4 or above, have valid NTN and Punjab Revenue Authority registration, and demonstrate experience of at least two HDD pipeline crossings of 10 inch diameter or above with minimum 350 meters crossing length in the last 10 years. Foreign contractors must undertake to register with PEC and FBR before work commencement. The tender requires submission of technical and financial proposals in separate sealed envelopes, including bid bond and detailed documentation as per tender requirements. The tender is issued by the Network Planning & Design Department of SNGPL, located at Gas House, 3rd Floor, 21-Kashmir Road, Lahore. Interested bidders should submit their bids by the specified closing date. Earnest Money in the form of Pay Order, Demand Draft, CDR, or Bank Guarantee from a scheduled commercial bank is mandatory. The contract completion period is 90 days including 14 days mobilization, with a 12-month maintenance period. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure thorough site inspection and understanding of the HDD technical requirements and HSE obligations before bid submission. Proper documentation and compliance with PEC and FBR registration will be critical for qualification. Timely submission of bids to the designated address and adherence to the two-envelope system will avoid disqualification. This tender offers a significant opportunity for experienced pipeline contractors specializing in HDD works in Punjab.