Invitation to Bid for Supply of LNG (Dec-2026 & Jan-2027) - LNGT81

Pakistan LNG Limited (Ministry of Energy, Petroleum Division) invites sealed bids from eligible bidders for the supply of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) for December 2026 and January 2027 under tender reference P196029. The procurement is for two LNG cargoes, each approximately 140,000 m3 (+/-5%), to be delivered on a Delivered Ex Ship (DES) basis at Port Qasim, Karachi, Pakistan. The LNG will be received at the Floating Storage and Regasification Unit (FSRU) operated by Pakistan Gas Port Consortium Limited at Port Qasim or such other LNG terminal within Pakistan as advised by PLL. The tender follows a Single Stage Two Envelope procedure using Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique. Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 and submit technical and financial bids electronically. The technical bid includes evidence of eligibility, executed Master Sale and Purchase Agreement (MSPA), confirmation notice, proof of delivery of at least eight LNG cargoes in the last 24 months, and bid security. Financial bids must quote the contract price in US$/MMBtu, converted to PKR for EPADS entry using a fixed conversion factor of PKR 280 per USD. The delivery windows are 14-16 December 2026 for Cargo 1 and 9-11 January 2027 for Cargo 2. The LNG specifications include a higher heating value between 947.6 to 1140 Btu/scf, Wobbe index 1292 to 1435 Btu/scf, max 4% inert gases, hydrocarbon dew point max -4°C at 5500 kPa abs, max 2% CO2, max 0.2% oxygen, max 5.49 mg/m3 hydrogen sulphide, max 35 mg/m3 total sulphur, and zero mercury. Bidders must provide an unconditional bank guarantee as bid security of USD 150,000 for one cargo or USD 300,000 for two cargoes. The successful bidder will provide a performance guarantee of 10% of the contract price. Bids must be valid until 18 November 2026 22:00 PST. Bids will be opened on 18 November 2026 at 14:30 PST for technical bids and financial bids will be opened after technical evaluation. The contract will be awarded to the lowest evaluated bidder per cargo. Bidders must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and terminal rules. The tender includes detailed terms and conditions, including force majeure, dispute resolution by LCIA arbitration, and confidentiality. The contact person is Head of LNG Procurement, Pakistan LNG Limited, 9th Floor, Petroleum House, G-5/2, Islamabad. Phone: +92-321-525-8303, Email: ahmed.rasheed@paklng.com. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 only; manual submissions are not accepted. This tender offers a significant opportunity for LNG suppliers to supply to Pakistan's growing energy market under transparent and regulated procurement rules. Items being procured: - LNG Cargo 1: 140,000 m3 (+/-5%) for delivery 14-16 December 2026 at Port Qasim, Karachi - LNG Cargo 2: 140,000 m3 (+/-5%) for delivery 9-11 January 2027 at Port Qasim, Karachi The technical scope includes LNG supply, transportation by LNG carriers meeting international standards, delivery at FSRU terminal, and compliance with Pakistan LNG specifications and port regulations. Eligibility requires executed MSPA, prior LNG delivery experience, bid security, and compliance with PPRA rules. Key dates include bid submission deadline 18 November 2026 14:00 PST and bid opening 18 November 2026 14:30 PST. Submission is via EPADS v2.0 portal only. Bidders should ensure timely registration on EPADS and prepare all required documents carefully. A practical tip: carefully review the LNG specifications and terminal requirements to ensure full compliance and avoid bid rejection. Also, ensure bid security and performance guarantees are arranged timely to avoid disqualification.