Vertical Tank 7001 Cleaning for Internal Inspection as per API 653 at Faisalabad Terminal

Pakistan State Oil Company Limited (PSO) invites quotations for the cleaning and internal inspection of Vertical Tank 7001 (Diameter 31 meters, Height 14.6 meters) storing High-Speed Diesel (HSD) at its Faisalabad Terminal. This tank, commissioned in 2016, is being opened for the first time after 10 years. The scope includes comprehensive cleaning and maintenance activities as per API 653 standards. Items being procured: - Deboxing including bolting/unbolting of pipe joints and manholes - Installation of spectacle blinds for positive isolation on delivery, return, and receipt pipelines - Installation of explosion proof LED lights and 24 inch industrial exhaust fans for ventilation and degassing - Retrieval of product using explosion proof pumps - Removal of sludge with supply and installation of metallic drums for storage - Mechanical internal cleaning using labor and high-pressure water-jet nozzle covering bottom and first course of shell - Box-up including bolting of manholes and pipelines with supply and installation of gaskets - Mobilization and demobilization of equipment and personnel The technical scope requires use of non-ferrous tools such as brass tools for bolting/unbolting, application of anti-rust spray, and adherence to strict safety protocols including confined space entry procedures, gas monitoring, and provision of PPEs. Contractors must provide detailed Work Method Statements, Emergency Response Plans, and Risk Assessments. Skilled and certified supervisors and attendants with relevant oil and gas industry experience are mandatory. Eligibility criteria include compliance with PSO safety and quality standards, valid certifications for explosion proof equipment, and experience in similar tank cleaning projects. Earnest Money and bid security details are as per PSO requirements. The submission deadline is **16 November 2026**. Bidders should submit sealed quotations to the Pakistan State Oil Company Limited Faisalabad Terminal office. Early mobilization within 2 days of PO issuance is expected, with completion of all activities within 15 days after tank handover. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure all safety certifications and third-party equipment certifications are ready and included in your bid to avoid disqualification. Also, arrange for non-ferrous tools in advance to comply with PSO's strict safety requirements. This tender offers a significant opportunity for contractors experienced in industrial tank cleaning and maintenance services in Faisalabad.