Procurement of 2-Ton Forklifts for PSO Faqirabad Depot and Mehmoodkot Installation

Pakistan State Oil Company Limited (PSO) invites quotations under RFQ No. OP-19871IA for the supply, delivery, commissioning and support of diesel-operated forklifts for operational handling requirements. The procurement covers two locations, with the primary location identified as PSO Faqirabad Depot and the second at PSO Mehmoodkot Installation. Mandatory item list: Sr. 1, Forklift Truck 2.0 Ton, location Faqirabad Depot, unit EA, quantity 1. Sr. 2, Forklift Truck 2.0 Ton, location Mehmoodkot Installation, unit EA, quantity 1. Each forklift must have a truck body, overhead guard, hydraulic lift, counterweight, 2-ton load capacity, diesel engine rated between 30 kW and 55 kW, mechanical hydraulic control, hydrostatic steering, pneumatic tyres, safety seat and belt, gauges, lamps, horn and reverse buzzer. Required accessories include a triplex mast, forks, toolbox, spark or flame arrestor and provision for a minimum 2 kg DCP fire extinguisher. The equipment must comply with applicable ANSI, ISO and JIS industrial truck safety standards, have noise below 85 dB at operator level, and meet NEQ or minimum EURO-II emission limits. Fresh stock manufactured within six months is required. The supplier must provide catalogues, parts books, technical literature, import evidence, manufacturer certification and an authorization letter confirming distributor or agent status and after-sales capability. Delivery and commissioning must be completed within eight months of the purchase order, including operator training and maintenance guidance. A bid security of **Rs. 100,000** is required through the prescribed CDR or PO/DD arrangement. Bidders should maintain valid ATL status and verify all tax and statutory compliance before quoting. Quotations must reach **Pakistan State Oil Company Limited, PSO House, Khayaban-e-Iqbal, Clifton, Karachi-75600, Pakistan** by **21 August 2026 at 2:15 PM**. Rates must include taxes, customs, duties, installation, transport and all related expenses. Practical tip: inspect the pallets at both locations before pricing and confirm the offered model can handle them safely.