Procurement of Forklift Trucks for PSO Terminals and Warehouses

Pakistan State Oil Company Limited (PSO) invites electronically submitted bids from eligible and experienced firms for the procurement of forklift equipment required for PSO terminals and warehouses. The procurement is intended to support safe, efficient, and reliable material handling operations at the company locations identified in the tender documents. Interested bidders should review the complete technical, commercial, and contractual requirements available through the SAP Ariba procurement platform. Mandatory item or lot list: Sr. No. 1: Procurement of forklifts for PSO terminals and warehouses; quantity, capacity, model, power configuration, accessories, and delivery schedule are to be confirmed from the detailed SAP Ariba tender documents. The published notice does not separately state a quantity or estimated cost. Bidders should ensure that their offer covers the complete requirement, including supply, transportation, commissioning, testing, operator or user orientation where required, warranty support, and after-sales service. The technical submission should address equipment specifications, lifting capacity, mast configuration, operating height, fuel or power system, safety features, load stability, spare-parts availability, maintenance arrangements, delivery timelines, and compliance with applicable Pakistani safety and industrial standards. Firms should provide evidence of relevant experience in supplying comparable forklifts or material-handling equipment, company registration documents, tax records, financial capability, manufacturer authorization where applicable, and references for completed assignments. No bid security, earnest money, or CDR amount is specified in the newspaper notice. No separate ATL requirement is stated; bidders should nevertheless maintain valid tax registration and active filer status. Tender documents and bid submissions will be handled through SAP Ariba. The document availability and submission period is from **05 August 2026** to **21 August 2026**. Bids must be submitted electronically by **21 August 2026 at 2:15 PM**. The tender opening is scheduled for the same date and time. Bidders should complete registration, upload readable technical and financial files, and resolve portal issues before the deadline. Practical tip: verify the forklift capacity and site operating conditions against the detailed specification before finalizing the commercial offer.