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

Pakistan LNG Limited (PLL), a public sector entity under the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), Government of Pakistan, 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 scheduled for delivery between 10 and 11 July 2026. The scope includes delivery of approximately 140,000 cubic meters of LNG with a tolerance of plus or minus 10 percent. The LNG will be delivered to the floating storage and regasification unit (FSRU) at the terminal, which has a peak regasification capacity of 750 million standard cubic feet per day. Bidders must provide technical and commercial offers separately, including a completed Master Sale and Purchase Agreement (MSPA) and a Standard Confirmation Notice. Eligibility requires evidence of delivery of at least eight LNG cargoes in the last 24 months, submission of a bid bond of USD 300,000, and compliance with all technical and contractual requirements. The tender process follows a single stage two envelope method with a deadline for bid submission at 1400 hours PST on 3 July 2026. Bids must be submitted physically to the Head of LNG Procurement at Petroleum House, Islamabad; email submissions are not accepted. The technical bids will be opened at 1600 hours PST on the same day. The contract will be awarded to the lowest evaluated bidder based on the contract price in US$/MMBtu. A performance guarantee of 10% of the contract value will be required from the successful bidder. Bidders are advised to carefully review the terminal regulations, port notices, and ensure full compliance with all local laws and tender conditions. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely submission of all original documents, including the MSPA and bid bond, to avoid disqualification. The tender offers a significant opportunity for LNG suppliers to engage with a leading public sector entity in Pakistan's energy sector with clear timelines and transparent evaluation criteria.