Procurement of Sand Lawrencepur for Blasting by SNGPL Rawalpindi

The Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the procurement of Sand Lawrencepur for Blasting to be delivered 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/072/26 with contract reference P126442. Items being procured: - Sand Lawrencepur for Blasting, Quantity: 12,500 CFT The sand is sourced from the Harro river in Attock district and is specified as sandstone with sharp, angular grains sized between 1.0 mm to 2.0 mm. It must be washed and dried to remove clay, salt, or organic matter, suitable for blasting, cleaning, and removing rust from pipes. Delivery is required within 15 days after placement of the purchase order. Bidders must be registered with FBR (NTN and GST), hold a valid Professional Tax Clearance Certificate for 2026-27, and submit original bid security in the form of Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, Call Deposit, or Demand Draft to the SNGPL procurement office before the closing date. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 portal only; manual submissions will not be entertained. The evaluation will be based on Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique. The bid validity period is 60 days. Performance Guarantee of 10% of contract price is required within 15 days of award. Late delivery charges of 0.14% per day up to 10% of delayed goods value apply. Payment will be made within 30 days after satisfactory delivery and submission of invoices. Interested bidders should ensure compliance with all tender terms, including submission of technical literature, bid security, and registration documents. One practical tip: Register early on EPADS v2.0 and upload all required documents timely to avoid disqualification. For queries, contact Senior Officer Procurement at SNGPL Camp, Rawalpindi. This procurement offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers of quality blasting sand to engage with a major gas utility in Punjab province, ensuring steady business and timely payments.