Supply of 40 LPG Bowzers to National Logistics Corporation Headquarters Rawalpindi

The National Logistics Corporation (NLC) Headquarters in Rawalpindi invites qualified manufacturers, importers, and assemblers of LPG Bowzers to participate in a tender for the supply of LPG Bowzers. This procurement is specifically for the supply of 40 LPG Bowzers with a usable capacity of 30 metric tons each, to be delivered at Karachi and Sost locations. Firms may quote for a minimum quantity of 10 bowzers, and partial quantities will be accepted to expedite delivery due to urgent operational requirements. Items being procured: - LPG Bowzers (tank & trailer units) with 30 M Tons capacity (85%) usable capacity, quantity 40 units, locations Karachi and Sost The technical scope includes design, procurement, fabrication, testing, and painting of LPG Bowzers complying with international and national standards such as ASME BPVE, PD-5500, BS-5500, GB-5100, BS-EN 12493, NFPA 58, OGRA regulations, and National Highway Authority axle load limits. The bowzers must have ADR certification, UN/ECE 105 type approval, and meet safety and quality requirements including valves, fittings, electrical kits, braking systems, suspension, and paint specifications. The manufacturing facility must have ASME or equivalent certification and be on the OGRA panel. Third-party inspections at various stages including pre-shipment and final inspection will be conducted by pre-qualified agencies. Eligibility criteria require bidders to be authorized OEM representatives, registered on the active tax payer list of FBR, with a minimum turnover of $500,000 per year for the last three financial years, and at least 10 years of experience in manufacturing LPG Bowzers. Bid qualification includes submission of tender fee, bid security of Rs. 1,000,000, NTN/STRN certificates, OEM authorization, technical specifications compliance, and affidavit of non-blacklisting. Tender submissions must be in sealed envelopes separating technical and commercial offers, addressed to HQ NLC, Harding Road, Rawalpindi. Offers must be delivered by hand or post before the deadline. Late submissions or incomplete offers will be rejected. The tender follows a Single Stage - Two Envelope Procedure under PPRA Rule 27(b). The bid security and tender fee must accompany the technical offer. Performance bank guarantee of 5% of contract value will be required from the successful bidder. The delivery schedule requires shipment commencement within 120 days of contract award and completion within 6 months. Payment terms include 30% advance against bank guarantee, 40% on delivery, and 30% after acceptance and issuance of CRV. Warranty period is minimum two years from acceptance date. The supplier is responsible for obtaining export licenses and compliance with all regulatory approvals. Bidders are advised to carefully review the detailed technical specifications and compliance sheets attached as annexures. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all technical data, certifications, and third-party inspection arrangements are complete and submitted with the technical bid to avoid disqualification. Early engagement with NLC for clarifications before the cut-off date is recommended to ensure compliance and competitive bidding. This tender represents a significant opportunity for qualified suppliers to provide high-quality LPG Bowzers to a major government logistics entity in Pakistan, with clear guidelines on technical, financial, and procedural requirements.