Hiring of Head-Hunting Firm for Recruitment of MD / CEO, SNGPL

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) invites bids for hiring a Head-Hunting Firm for the recruitment of Managing Director / CEO of SNGPL in Lahore, Punjab. This procurement is for non-consultancy services under a single stage two envelope procedure with Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) technique. Items being procured: - Hiring of Head-Hunting Firm for appointment of Managing Director/ CEO SNGPL (1 Job) The scope includes preparation and publication of advertisements in national newspapers and on the firm's website, shortlisting candidates meeting fit and proper criteria as per SOEs Act & Policy 2023 and other applicable laws, conducting preliminary interviews, providing a ranked list of at least six suitable candidates with verified credentials, and ensuring no candidate with disciplinary or criminal issues is shortlisted. The firm will also provide summarized applicant data and ensure candidate availability for interviews by the HRR&NC/Board of Directors. Eligibility requires the firm to be a registered partnership or limited company with at least five years of experience, active tax registration (NTN, GST/PST), valid professional tax certificate, and a minimum manpower strength. Bid security of PKR 150,000 is required, and the successful bidder must provide a 5% performance guarantee. Payment will be made in three installments linked to advertisement publication, shortlisting, and final appointment verification. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 by 11:00 AM on November 3, 2026, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day. Manual submissions are not accepted. The contact for queries is the Senior Officer, Procurement Department, SNGPL, Lahore, reachable at +92-429-920-4605 or khalid.asad@sngpl.com.pk. Bidders should carefully review the detailed terms, eligibility, evaluation criteria, and scope of work in the bidding documents available on EPADS and SNGPL's website. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and submit all required documents including bid security originals before the deadline to avoid disqualification.