Supply of Paint and Thinner for Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Limited

Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Limited (KS&EW) in Karachi is procuring high-quality marine epoxy paint and thinner as per detailed specifications. The procurement includes epoxy marine paints with base and hardener having a shelf life of 10 to 11 months upon receipt at KS&EW. The paint scheme must be compatible with sweep and applicable without extra treatment, offering a 3-year system warranty. Suppliers must provide certificates of analysis for each product batch, OEM warranty without limitations, and authorized dealer/distributorship letters. The delivery is free of cost to KS&EW, with a delivery period of 15 days after purchase order issuance. Earnest money of Rs. 200,000 is required in the form of a pay order. Validity of the tender should be at least 60 days from commercial/financial opening. The tender demands strict adherence to specifications, with rejection of offers showing multiple prices or brands for the same item. Suppliers must be NTN and GST registered and provide supplier warranty for 12 months in addition to OEM warranty. The submission deadline is 10.00 am on 06-05-2026 at the Purchase Department, KS&EW, West Wharf, Karachi. Bidders should ensure earnest money and security deposit requirements are met promptly. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully prepare the technical bid with all required certificates and data sheets to avoid disqualification due to incomplete documentation or non-compliance with specifications. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers specializing in marine epoxy paints to engage with a prestigious government shipyard in Karachi.