This tender invites bids for the hiring of two pilot boats on a charter basis for one year, with the possibility of extension, to support shipping operations at Karachi Port. The contract includes the provision and operation of pilot boats essential for port activities. Bidding documents are available through the e-PAD system, and bids must be submitted electronically. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled to clarify any queries. The tender process follows the PPRA rules with a single stage two envelope procedure, requiring technical and financial bids to be submitted separately. The bid security amount is Rs 1,656,000.