Procurement of Tin Containers with Cap and Seal by Hydrocarbon Development Institute of Pakistan

The Hydrocarbon Development Institute of Pakistan (HDIP) invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the procurement of Tin Containers with cap and seal for the financial year 2026-27. This procurement is planned under contract reference number P109051 and will be conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 platform. Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 to participate and submit their bids electronically before the deadline of Monday, September 21, 2026 at 11:15 AM. Manual submissions will not be accepted. Items being procured: - Metal/Tin Container 2.5 liters with cap, quantity 11,500 units - Metal/Tin Container 1 liter with cap, quantity 1,000 units - Mechanical Seals, quantity 11,880 units The tin containers must be manufactured by punching (not welding), free of internal pockets or dead spots, and lined internally with Quick Glue and Liner compound to prevent leakage and contamination. Caps must be of good quality plastic with a properly sized hole (0.8mm-1.0cm) for seal insertion and must not contaminate petroleum products. Mechanical seals must have serial numbers and the HDIP name, with specific packaging and numbering requirements. Delivery locations include HDIP offices in Islamabad, Peshawar, Multan, and Lahore. The procurement follows a Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique under the Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Bidders must provide bid security in the form of Pay Order, Call Deposit, or Bank Guarantee and comply with all eligibility criteria including FBR registration. The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 14, 2026 at 12:00 AM at 18, Street 6, Sector H-9/1, Islamabad. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents available on EPADS and ensure timely submission. The bid opening will be conducted on EPADS at 11:45 AM on the closing date. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your bid security original is physically submitted to the HDIP office before the deadline, as failure to do so will result in disqualification. Also, register early on EPADS v2.0 to avoid last-minute technical issues. This procurement offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers of quality tin containers and seals to engage with a reputable federal institute in Islamabad.