Ssgc Lng Import Terminal Project Karachi Tender Notice

SSGC LNG IMPORT TERMINAL PROJECT
TENDER ENQUIRY: # SSGC/SC/5769  Pakistan is currently facing a natural gas shortfall of over 2 BCFD which is expected to increase significantly in the next 15 years due to increasing demand and depleting gas reserves. The Government of Pakistan (GOP) is pursuing a multi-pronged strategy including import of LNG as envisaged in the 2011 LNG Policy in a phased manner to mitigate this gap. The first phase of the strategy was the Fast Track LNG Import Project at Port Qasim, Karachi that is set to receive its first shipment of LNG in the first quarter of 2015.
In order to reduce the demand and supply gap, another LNG import terminal is envisaged at Port Qasim, Karachi.
Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC): will enter into a long term contract for LNG storage and regasification services under a LNG Services Agreement (LSA) with the LNG services Provider. LNG will be procured by SSGC or a GOP designated entity under separate LNG supply contract(s).
SSGC is Pakistan's leading integrated gas company and therefore has considerable experience throughout the gas chain. SSGC is engaged in the business of transmission and distribution of natural gas as well as the construction of high-pressure transmission and low-pressure distribution systems. The existing gas transmission infrastructure is being augmented for transportation of gas from Karachi to North.
SSGC invites bids from interested parties to provide LNG storage and regasification services taking into consideration the following basic requirements:
1. Provision of the services in compliance with all Pakistan laws and regulations, and applicable International Standards. 2. Delivery of average 400 MMCFD RLNG (subject to a maximum daily capacity of 500 MMCFD) to the Sui Southern Gas Company (SSGC) gas grid in the vicinity of Port Qasim. 3. Contract term of up to 15 years. 4. There will be guaranteed terminal capacity charges. 5. The period allowed for first gas supply is a maximum of 24 months from execution of the LSA.
 
The detailed requirements: and evaluation criteria are as specified in the Request for Proposal (RFP) documents. The RFP / tender documents can be obtained from October 29, 2014 from the address mentioned below by submitting an application accompanied with SSGC's cash receipt or non-refundable pay order / demand draft / in favour of Sui Southern Gas Company Limited amounting to Rs. 10,000 (Pak Rupees ten thousand only) from Monday to Friday between 0900 hrs to 1600 hrs.
 
A Single Stage, Two Envelope, Bid process under the PPRA Rules will be followed. The Bids shall be submitted strictly in accordance with the instructions mentioned in the RFP documents. The Bid submission deadline is 3:00 pm on December 29, 2014. Bids will be opened publicly 30 minutes after bid submission time. In case the bid opening date falls on holiday. bids will be received and opened on the next working day at the same time, in the presence of bidders or their authorized representatives who may intend to attend. Any Bid received after the Bid submission deadline will not be entertained. SSGC shall have the right to accept or reject all Bids or cancel the Bidding process at any time at its discretion.
Last date for submission of Bids is December 29, 2014
Tender documents: can be obtained from SSGC Tender room, Ground floor. CRD Building, Head Office Complex. Sir Shah Suleman Road, Gulshen-e-lqbal, Block-14, Karachi, Pakistan.
 
For further details, please visit SSGC's website www.ssgc.com.pk. The above information is also available on PPRA's website www.ppra.org.pk (4111) Contact: Chief Manager (Tendering) Ph: 92 - 21 - 99021223 or Deputy General Manager (P) Ph: 92 - 21 - 99021231 Email: mmte@ssqc.com.pk SSGC
Sui Southern Gas Company Limited