Supply of Flexible Cable 16mm2 Single Core

Sui Northern Gas Pipelines Limited (SNGPL) Lahore is procuring Flexible Cable 16mm2 Single Core under Tender Enquiry No. LE-044/26 with a closing date of **08.07.2026** at 14:30 hours. This procurement is for supply of PVC insulated, single core, copper conductor cables with high purity copper (99%) and specific technical standards suitable for impressed current cathodic protection systems. The cables include 16mm2 size with 7 strands of 1.71mm diameter each, flexible cables of 1mm2 and 10mm2 sizes, and are to be delivered free at specified SNGPL stores in Lahore and Gulberg. The technical scope requires strict adherence to specifications including insulation thickness, color coding, and copper purity. Samples of at least 1 meter length must be submitted for technical evaluation. The supplier must provide complete technical literature and comply with national and international standards. The delivery schedule is within 8 weeks of purchase order receipt. The tender follows a single stage two-envelope system with separate technical and financial proposals. Eligibility criteria include valid PEC registration if applicable, active FBR registration with NTN and ATL status, and submission of all required documents such as Sales Tax Registration, Professional Tax Clearance, and Integrity Pact. Experience in supplying similar cables to oil and gas companies is advantageous. Bidders must submit original bid bonds and performance/warranty bonds as per tender terms. Bids must be submitted both online via Federal PPRA E-PADS and in hard copy to the General Manager Procurement at SNGPL Lahore office before the deadline. Late submissions will be rejected. The technical proposal will be opened first, and only technically responsive bids will have their financial proposals opened later. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all technical literature and samples are complete and compliant to avoid disqualification. Also, submit bid security and all mandatory certificates timely to prevent rejection. Attention to detail in bid preparation and timely submission is critical for success in this tender.