Procurement of Lubricants (Engine Oil SAE 15W-40 and Hydraulic Oil ISO VG 68) for Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited Lahore

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) Lahore invites sealed bids through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 for the procurement of lubricants under tender reference P116398 for the financial year 2026-27. The procurement includes two main items: Engine Oil SAE 15W-40 and Hydraulic Oil ISO Viscosity Grade 68. Items being procured: - Engine Oil SAE 15W-40, quantity 90,000 liters, to be delivered in two consignments to Manga Store, 38KM Multan Road, Lahore - Hydraulic Oil ISO VG 68, quantity 40,000 liters, to be delivered to the same location The engine oil must meet API CI-4 or higher classification with specific technical parameters such as kinematic viscosity, viscosity index, flash point, pour point, and total base number as per detailed specifications. The hydraulic oil must have a viscosity index of 95 or more, flash point of 235°C or higher, pour point of -20°C or lower, and provide excellent anti-wear, anti-oxidation, anti-foam, and corrosion protection. Both oils require valid API licensing, ISO 9001:2015 certification of the manufacturer, and recent HDIP reports. Bidders who have not supplied these oils to SNGPL in the last five years must submit 4 liters of samples at no cost; previously approved products may be exempt. The procurement follows a National Single Stage-Two Envelope procedure with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS). Bids must be submitted online via EPADS v2.0 by Tuesday, October 6, 2026, at 02:30 PM, with bid opening at 03:00 PM the same day. Manual submissions are not accepted. Bid security must be submitted physically before the deadline at SNGPL's office at 21 Kashmir Road, Lahore. Eligibility criteria include FBR registration, active taxpayer status, and no blacklisting. Technical evaluation will be based on compliance with detailed specifications and documentation. This tender is a significant opportunity for suppliers of high-quality lubricants to engage with SNGPL, a major gas pipeline operator in Lahore. Bidders should ensure compliance with all technical and procedural requirements and submit bids timely through the EPADS portal. A practical tip for bidders is to register early on EPADS v2.0 and review the detailed bidding documents and addenda to avoid disqualification due to procedural errors.