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

Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL) invites bids for the supply of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) spot cargo on a Delivered Ex Ship (DES) basis at the Pakistan Gas Port Consortium Limited (PGPCL) Terminal located at Port Qasim, Karachi. This tender is specifically for one LNG cargo with a delivery window from 27 to 28 July 2026. The procurement is managed by the Pakistan LNG Limited, headquartered in Islamabad, with delivery and operations centered in Karachi, Sindh. Items being procured: - One LNG cargo of volumetric quantity 140,000 m3 (+/-5%) The technical scope includes the supply of LNG meeting specifications as per the Master Sale and Purchase Agreement (MSPA) annexed to the bid document. The LNG will be delivered via LNG carriers compliant with Port Qasim Authority (PQA) regulations and PLL's terminal regulations. Bidders must provide details of the LNG carrier including name, dimensions, volumetric cargo capacity, boil-off rate, and heel retention after unloading. The LNG will be delivered at the PGPCL Terminal or any other LNG terminal within Pakistan as advised by PLL. Eligibility criteria require bidders to have executed the MSPA with PLL, provide a standard confirmation notice, and demonstrate delivery of at least eight LNG cargoes in the last 24 months with supporting bills of lading or unloading reports. A bid bond of USD 300,000 is mandatory, with successful bidders required to furnish a performance guarantee of 10% of the contract value. Bidders must comply with all applicable laws, regulations, and terminal operating procedures. Key dates include the bid invitation on 17 July 2026, bid submission deadline at 1400 hours PST on 20 July 2026, technical bid opening at 1430 hours, and commercial bid opening at 1530 hours the same day. The bid validity extends until 2200 hours PST on 20 July 2026. Bids must be submitted physically or by post/courier to the Head of LNG Procurement at Petroleum House, Islamabad. Email submissions are not accepted. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure strict compliance with the bid document terms and conditions, including timely submission of all required documents and bid bonds, as conditional or incomplete bids will be rejected. Familiarity with Port Qasim's Notice to Mariners and terminal regulations is essential to avoid disqualification. This tender offers a significant opportunity for LNG suppliers to engage with Pakistan's leading LNG importer under transparent and competitive terms.