Procurement of LPG Gas Filled Cylinders (11.8 Kg Each) by SNGPL Rawalpindi

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) invites sealed bids through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 for the procurement of LPG Gas Filled Cylinders in Rawalpindi. The procurement is for the fiscal year 2026-27 under contract reference FCS/SOA/TE/073/26 (P126445). Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 and submit their bids electronically before the deadline of Tuesday, November 24, 2026 at 03:00 PM, with bid opening at 03:30 PM the same day. Manual submissions are not accepted. Items being procured: - LPG Gas Filled Cylinders, each cylinder weighing 11.8 Kg, total quantity 5600 Kg The LPG cylinders must comply with OGRA regulations including specifications for chemical composition (Propane 40%, Butane 60%), ethyl mercaptan content, unsaturated hydrocarbons limits, and pentane limits. Cylinders must be made of high-strength low-carbon steel with wall thickness between 1.6 mm and 2.2 mm, corrosion protected with zinc primer and electrostatic powder paint. Pressure ratings and safety features such as Safety Relief Valve (SRV) are mandatory. Cylinders must be stamped with tare weight, water capacity, test date, serial number, and owner's brand. Bidders must provide original bid security in the form of Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, Call Deposit, or Demand Draft submitted physically before the closing time at SNGPL Camp, Dhamyal Road, Near Ranger Cadet College, Saroba Grid Station, Sehal Village, Rawalpindi. Bid security must be valid for 120 days. Performance Guarantee of 10% of contract price is required within 15 days of award. Eligibility criteria include active FBR registration, Professional Tax Clearance Certificate for 2026-27, and compliance with OGRA standards. Bids will be evaluated on Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) basis. Delivery period is 15 days after purchase order issuance, with delivery location at SNGPL Camp Store, Rawalpindi. Bidders are advised to carefully review all tender documents, submit complete technical literature, and ensure compliance with all terms and conditions including late delivery penalties of 1% per week up to 10% of delayed value. Payment will be made within 30 days after satisfactory delivery and submission of invoices. A practical tip for bidders: Register early on EPADS v2.0 and upload all required documents timely to avoid disqualification. Ensure bid security original submission is done physically at the specified address before deadline. This procurement offers a significant opportunity for suppliers of LPG cylinders to engage with a major gas distribution company in Punjab, Pakistan.