Wednesday Dec 24, 2025
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The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved awarding a major procurement contract for the LPG cylinders of various sizes for the period 2025–2027 to M/s. Sahamitr Metal Pressure Containers Public Co. Ltd.
The procurement contract for Litro Gas Lanka Ltd., includes 120,000 units of 2.3 kg cylinders, 185,000 units of 5 kg cylinders, 450,000 units of 12.5 kg cylinders, and 7,000 units of 37.5 kg cylinders.
The decision follows an international competitive bidding process open to registered suppliers under the Sri Lanka Standards Institution, during which six bids were received. M/s. Sahamitr Metal Pressure Containers Public Co. Ltd, was identified as the lowest substantially responsive bidder.
The award was made based on the recommendations of the Higher Standing Procurement Committee and endorsed through a resolution submitted by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his capacity as Finance, Policy Planning and Economic Development Minister.