Overhauling of 250KW Compressor Air End

Karachi Shipyard and Engineering Works Limited (KS&EW) invites experienced firms and contractors registered with FBR and SRB to participate in the procurement of overhauling services for a 250KW compressor air end. This procurement is specific to Karachi and involves the technical refurbishment of a single stage single envelope compressor system. The scope includes detailed mechanical work on the compressor air end to restore its operational efficiency and reliability. Interested bidders must submit separate envelopes for Technical and Financial Bids. The Technical Bid should clearly demonstrate post-qualification information, while the Financial Bid must include a bid security of 2% of the bid value in the form of a pay order favoring KS&EW. Bidders are advised to ensure their registration with FBR and SRB and to have relevant experience in similar compressor overhauling projects. The procurement follows the PPRA Rules-2004, Rule-33, allowing KS&EW to accept or reject any bid. Bidding documents are available at the office of the General Manager (Yard Engineering) during working hours from 0900 to 1600, or can be downloaded from the KS&EW website. A non-refundable fee of PKR 2000 is required for the bidding documents, payable via pay order, cheque, or cash. The submission deadline is **14 May 2026 at 10:00 am**, with technical bids opening at 10:30 am and financial bids at 11:00 am on the same day. Late submissions will not be entertained. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully prepare the Technical Bid to meet all post-qualification criteria and ensure the bid security is correctly formatted and submitted. This will prevent disqualification and ensure the financial bid is considered. Attention to detail in documentation and timely submission at the General Manager (Yard Engineering) office at West Wharf, Dockyard Road, Karachi is crucial for success.