Procurement of Oil Spill Equipment (OSE) for Pakistan Maritime Security Agency Karachi

The Pakistan Maritime Security Agency (PMSA) Karachi invites bids for the procurement of Oil Spill Equipment (OSE) essential for prompt and effective containment, recovery, and mitigation of accidental oil spills. This procurement aims to enhance operational preparedness and emergency response capability in compliance with marine pollution prevention standards. The tender is specifically for the city of Karachi under the jurisdiction of PMSA. Items being procured: - Offshore Booms (with Boom Reel) with Accessories, Total length 300 m - Troll Boom (Solid Floatation) with Accessories, Total length 250 m - Air Blower, Frame Mounted & Stand Alone, Qty 1 - Boom Anchor System, Complete System, Qty 35 - Towing Bridle, Complete System, Qty 15 - Disc Skimmer (20 Tons/H), Qty 2 - Beach Skimmer (15 Tons/H), Qty 2 - Weir Skimmer (30 Tons/H), Qty 2 - Inflatable Floating Tank (500 Liter), Qty 5 - Tank for Recovered Oil (500 Liter), Qty 10 - Oil Absorbent Sheet, Qty 1300 m2 - Dispersant, Qty 10,000 L - Dispersant Spray Unit on Boat, Qty 5 - Hot Water Pressure Washer, Qty 2 - Boom Inflator, Portable Electric, Qty 2 - Air Inflation Unit, Portable, Qty 2 - Dispersant Spray Guns, Handheld, Qty 5 - Diesel Power Pack, Qty 1 - Portable/Diesel Driven Pump, Qty 8 - Hydro-Blasting Unit, Qty 2 - Suction Hose Pipe, Qty 300 m - Discharge Hose Pipe, Qty 300 m - Gloves, Qty 60 - Disposable Overall, Qty 60 - Gum Boot LF-11, Qty 60 - Crash Helmet, Qty 60 - Safety Goggles, Qty 60 - Protective Breathing Mask, Qty 120 The technical scope includes imported and local OEM equipment designed to function effectively under all seasonal temperature variations. The equipment features marine-grade materials, chemical and oil resistance, and compliance with international standards. The procurement requires firms to be registered and on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) of FBR. Earnest money of 2% of the bid value in the form of a pay order is mandatory for registered firms. The bidding follows a Single Stage Two Envelope procedure with separate technical and commercial proposals. The tender submission deadline is the end of July 2026, with bids to be submitted in sealed envelopes at the PMSA Karachi office. Inspection and acceptance will be conducted by a committee appointed by HQ PMSA. Payment will be made after completion through the Controller of Naval Accounts Karachi. Bidders are advised to carefully follow the tender instructions, including the preparation of technical and commercial offers, and ensure all required documents and earnest money are included. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure the technical proposal strictly excludes any price information to avoid disqualification. Also, early submission is recommended as late bids will not be entertained. Familiarity with the detailed specifications and compliance with warranty and inspection requirements will enhance the chances of successful bidding.