Acquisition of International Management System Standards in Pakistan Airports Authority

The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) Karachi invites bids for the acquisition of international management system standards including QMS ISO 9001, EMS ISO 14001, and OHSMS 45001. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and aims to engage a Certification Body (CB) or Certification Agency (CA) for a contract period of three years. Items being procured: - Acquisition of QMS ISO 9001 certification - Acquisition of EMS ISO 14001 certification - Acquisition of OHSMS 45001 certification The technical scope involves certification services for integrated management system standards applicable to the Pakistan Airports Authority. The contract will cover the entire certification process including audits and compliance verification. The tender is issued by the Pakistan Airports Authority, headquartered at Terminal-1, Jinnah International Airport, Karachi, with the Airport Sub-Division located in Malir District, Karachi. Eligible bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 and provide a bid security of Rs. 500,000 in the form of a Pay Order or Bank Guarantee. Bidders should have relevant experience in certification services and comply with all Public Procurement Rules, 2004. The bidding process follows a Single Stage-Two Envelope procedure with Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) technique. The last date for submission of e-bids through EPADS v2.0 is Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with bid opening scheduled for 11:30 AM the same day. Manual submissions will not be accepted. Vendors not registered on EPADS v2.0 are advised to register promptly to avoid disqualification. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your EPADS v2.0 registration is complete and your bid security is prepared in the correct format to avoid rejection. Early submission is recommended to handle any technical issues with the e-bidding platform.