Supply of Welding Electrodes, Cast Iron Scrap, Hard Coke, Plates, and Industrial Plugs for Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Limited

Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Limited (KS&EW) invites sealed tenders for the supply of various materials on free delivery basis at KS&EW, Karachi. The procurement includes multiple items essential for shipyard operations and maintenance. Items being procured: - Welding Electrodes (as per attached specification, 1 Kg sample required at technical bid submission) - Cast Iron Carbon Scrap (Remeltable ductile iron scrap consisting of pipes and castings, size 10 to 15 Kg, 25,000 Kgs) - Hard Coke (Fixed Carbon 85% Min, Volatile 01% Max, Ash 12% Max, Sulphur 0.7% Max, 25 Tons) - Plates (Material grade as per tender or equivalent, free from visual defects, with Mill Test Certificates) - Industrial Plugs (As per attached specifications and pictures, brand new and genuine, sample approval required) The technical scope requires all materials to comply with KS&EW specifications and standards. Welding electrodes must come with a Mill Test Certificate (MTC) or Certified Material Test Report (CMTR) confirming compliance with AWS A5.1 / A5.1M or ASME SFA-5.1 standards. All materials must be brand new, supplied in water/moisture resistant packaging where applicable, and accompanied by a 12-month supplier warranty in addition to OEM warranty. Delivery period for all items is 15 days after issuance of purchase order. Validity of offers must be at least 60 days from the date of commercial/financial opening. Earnest money of Rs. 200,000 in the form of Pay Order is required with the offer. Suppliers must provide NTN and GST numbers and submit technical literature with their proposals. Showing multiple prices or brands against one item will lead to rejection. Material delivery is free of cost at KS&EW, West Wharf, Karachi. Eligibility criteria include compliance with KS&EW specifications, submission of samples where required, valid NTN/GST registration, and earnest money deposit. Firms with contracts over Rs. 10 million must furnish an Integrity Pact. Bidders should ensure all tender forms are duly signed and stamped. The procurement follows Single Stage (Two Envelope) Bidding method. The tender closing date is **21st September 2026 at 10:00 am**, with public opening at 11:00 am the same day. Bids must be submitted in sealed covers clearly marked with the tender number and addressed to the Purchase Department, Karachi Shipyard & Engineering Works Limited, West Wharf, Karachi-74000. A practical tip for bidders: Carefully prepare the technical bid with all required samples and documentation to avoid disqualification. Ensure earnest money is attached as a Pay Order and validity periods are strictly observed to comply with KS&EW requirements. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers specializing in industrial materials and equipment to engage with a leading shipyard in Karachi, contributing to critical maritime infrastructure and operations.