Supply of LNG Spot Cargo on Delivered Ex Ship Basis at Port Qasim Karachi

Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) is procuring a spot cargo of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) on a Delivered Ex Ship (DES) basis at the Pakistan Gas Port Consortium Limited (PGPCL) Terminal located at Port Qasim, Karachi. This procurement is specifically for one LNG cargo with a volumetric quantity of approximately 140,000 cubic meters, scheduled for delivery between 06 and 07 June 2026. The tender is issued by PLL, a public sector entity under the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), responsible for managing LNG import and supply across Pakistan. The technical scope requires bidders to submit a comprehensive bid including a Master Sale and Purchase Agreement (MSPA), a Standard Confirmation Notice, evidential proof of delivery of at least eight LNG cargoes in the last 24 months, and a bid bond of USD 300,000. The LNG carriers proposed must comply with Port Qasim Authority's regulations and terminal requirements. Bidders must provide detailed information about the LNG carrier, including dimensions, capacity, and boil-off rates. The contract price will be evaluated based on the lowest US$/MMBtu offered. Eligibility criteria include having executed the MSPA with PLL, FBR registration, and proven experience in LNG cargo deliveries. The bid submission deadline is 04 June 2026 at 1400 hours PST, with technical bids opened at 1430 hours the same day at Petroleum House, Islamabad. Bids must be submitted physically or by post/courier; email submissions are not allowed. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance guarantee equivalent to 10% of the contract value. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure strict compliance with the bid document terms, especially regarding the MSPA execution and bid bond submission, as any conditional or incomplete bids will be rejected. Early preparation of all technical and commercial documents and verification of LNG carrier compliance with Port Qasim parameters will enhance the chances of success in this competitive tender.