Procurement of Earth Clay Fine Quality by SNGPL Rawalpindi

SNGPL (Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited) invites sealed bids through EPADS v2.0 for the procurement of Earth Clay Fine Quality for delivery at SNGPL Camp Store, Near Rangers Cadet College, Opposite Saroba Grid Station, Sihal Village, Chakri Road, Rawalpindi. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 under tender number FCS/SOA/TE/071/26 with contract reference P126439. Items being procured: - Earth Clay Fine Quality, quantity 49,500 CFT The earth clay must be air dry or suitable for fine modeling compounds. Delivery is expected preferably in trucks carrying a minimum of 600-700 CFT per trip. The clay must pass a grading sieve test with at least 70% of soil particles passing through a No. 200 sieve and be free from organic impurities such as vegetation, roots, peat, logs, or other perishable materials. Bidders must be registered with FBR and hold a valid Professional Tax Clearance Certificate for 2026-27. Bid security in the form of Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, Call at Deposit, or Demand Draft is required and must be submitted physically at the SNGPL Camp office before the bid submission deadline. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 only; manual submissions will not be entertained. The deadline for bid submission is Monday, November 23, 2026, at 03:00 PM, with bid opening at 03:30 PM on the same day. The procurement will follow the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance guarantee equal to 10% of the contract price within 15 days of award. Technical specifications and detailed terms are available in the bidding documents on EPADS. Bidders are advised to carefully review all requirements and ensure compliance. Late delivery charges of 0.14% per day up to a maximum of 10% of the delayed portion will be applied. Payment will be made within 30 days after satisfactory delivery and submission of invoices. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely submission of original bid security at the specified address and complete registration on EPADS v2.0 to avoid disqualification. Also, provide complete technical literature supporting your offer to avoid rejection. This procurement is a valuable opportunity for suppliers of quality earth clay to engage with a major national utility in Rawalpindi, Punjab.