Supply of Portable Welding Plant to Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited Lahore

This tender invites bids for the supply of 11 units of Portable Welding Plants to Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited in Lahore under the Power, Electrical & Solar Equipment category. The procurement is managed by SNGPL, a leading gas transmission and distribution company, requiring high-quality inverter welding machines with MMA/SMAW and GTAW/TIG functions. The welding plants must meet specified technical standards including IGBT inverter technology, 220-230V single-phase input, and a 1-year warranty. The supply will be delivered to SNGPL's store at 21 Industrial Area, Gurumangat Road, Lahore within 8 weeks. Bidders must ensure compliance with the detailed technical specifications and submit bids in a sealed envelope system comprising separate technical and financial proposals. The tender emphasizes adherence to national and international standards, with strict evaluation criteria focusing on technical responsiveness and commercial viability. Bidders should hold a valid PEC category, be registered with FBR, and appear on the Active Taxpayers List. Professional Tax Clearance Certificates and Sales Tax Registration are mandatory. The tender requires a bid security in the form of a bank draft or bond valid for 120 days. Performance and warranty bonds of 10% of contract value are also required post-award. Submission deadline is on the 26th of March 2026 at 14:30 hours, with public opening of technical bids at 15:00 hours the same day. Bids must be delivered physically to the Procurement Floor, Gas House, 21 Kashmir Road, Lahore. Late submissions will be rejected. Bidders are advised to carefully review the tender documents, including terms on late delivery charges, force majeure, and contract termination clauses. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid includes all required documents such as bid bond, technical literature, and professional tax certificates. Missing any of these can lead to disqualification. Also, verify the bid validity period and prepare for the two-envelope submission system to avoid rejection.