Procurement of Lead Acid and Maintenance Free Batteries for PSO Aviation Stations

This procurement opportunity in Karachi by Pakistan State Oil Company Limited (PSO) involves the supply of various types of 12V lead acid and dry maintenance free batteries for multiple aviation stations across Pakistan including Skardu, Nur Khan Airbase, Peshawar, Lahore, Sialkot, Multan, Faisalabad, Karachi, Gwadar, Turbat, Nawabshah, Sukkur, Pasni, and Quetta. The tender requires batteries with specific ampere ratings ranging from 2.2 min to 200 min and precise dimensional limits to ensure compatibility with aviation equipment. Delivery is centralized at Nur Khan Airbase or respective aviation stations. Vendors must supply fresh stock batteries not older than six months at delivery, with a six-month replacement warranty. Technical literature for each battery model and type must accompany the bid, ensuring full compliance with technical specifications. Bidders should be registered with PEC under the relevant category and maintain an active FBR ATL status for the fiscal year 2025-26. The tender demands earnest money of Rs. 250,000 and requires inclusion of all government taxes in the quoted price. Vendors must ensure timely delivery within 60 days of purchase order issuance and provide a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) as bid security. The submission deadline is set for 22nd April 2026 at 2:15 PM, with bids to be delivered physically to PSO House, Khayaban-e-Iqbal, Clifton, Karachi. The technical and financial bids will be opened on the same day. Vendors should prepare sealed quotations adhering strictly to the specifications and submission guidelines. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the maximum acceptable dimensions and ampere ratings for each battery type to avoid disqualification. Also, ensure the technical literature is complete and clearly matches each battery model to facilitate smooth evaluation and approval by the station in-charge.