Tender for Launch Contractor for Providing Launch Services for PNSC Managed, Chartered and Agency Vessels at Karachi Port, Port Muhammad Bin Qasim, Berth, BYCO, Mooring and Anchorage for One Year

The Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) invites qualified contractors to provide launch services for PNSC managed, chartered, and agency vessels at Karachi Port, Port Muhammad Bin Qasim, Berth, BYCO, mooring, and anchorage for a period of one year. This tender is for the selection of a launch contractor under a framework agreement to ensure efficient and timely launch services for various vessels operating in these ports. Items being procured: - Launch services for PNSC managed vessels - Launch services for chartered vessels - Launch services for agency vessels - Operations at Karachi Port - Operations at Port Muhammad Bin Qasim - Berth services - BYCO mooring and anchorage services The scope includes providing skilled launch operations, mooring assistance, and anchorage support at the specified ports and berths. The contractor must ensure compliance with all maritime safety regulations and maintain high standards of operational efficiency throughout the contract period. Eligibility criteria require applicants to be national suppliers with relevant experience in maritime launch services. Applicants must fulfill all eligibility requirements specified in the prequalification documents, including valid PEC registration, FBR/ATL compliance, and submission of earnest money or bid security as per tender rules. Key dates include the submission deadline on Monday, November 16, 2026, at 11:00 AM via EPADS v2.0 electronic portal. Technical bids will be opened the same day at 11:30 AM. Invitations to bid will be issued to prequalified applicants by Friday, November 27, 2026. The framework agreement is expected to be signed by Wednesday, December 16, 2026, for a 12-month period. Interested bidders should register and submit applications through EPADS v2.0 at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/frameworkagreements/10647. Vendors not registered on EPADS v2.0 may complete registration at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. For further information, contact the Ship Personnel Department at PNSC Building, M.T Khan Road Karachi. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration and submission through the EPADS portal to avoid disqualification due to manual submissions, which are not entertained. Also, carefully review the prequalification documents to meet all eligibility criteria and prepare a compliant bid.