Acquisition of International Management System standards in Pakistan Airports Authority (QMS, EMS, OHSAS/OHSMS)

The Headquarters Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) based in Karachi, Sindh, is procuring the Acquisition of International Management System standards including QMS ISO 9001, EMS ISO 14001, and OHSAS/OHSMS ISO 45001 for the fiscal year 2025-26. This procurement involves non-consultancy services to be provided by a certified Certification Body (CB/CA) with at least five years of experience in certification audits. The scope covers certification audits and related services across various directorates and airports under PAA, including Karachi, Islamabad, Lahore, Multan, Gwadar, Quetta, Faisalabad, and Peshawar. The technical scope requires the Certification Body to be ISO 17021 certified and accredited by Pakistan National Accreditation Council (PNAC) or an international equivalent. The CB/CA must demonstrate capability through audits of service-oriented organizations, public sector entities, and multinational companies, with qualified auditors registered with IRCA. The contract duration is three years with possible extension. The certification process includes initial and surveillance audits, with detailed reports and certificates to be submitted within specified timelines. Eligibility criteria include valid FBR registration, active tax payer status, SECP registration, and no blacklisting history. Bidders must submit technical and financial bids separately via EPADS v2.0 by May 19, 2026, 11:00 AM, with bid security and performance guarantees as specified. The evaluation will follow Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) with a minimum technical score of 70 out of 100. Bidders should ensure timely submission of bids through EPADS, provide all required documentary evidence, and comply with all terms and conditions. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully prepare the technical bid with complete documentation of certifications, auditor qualifications, and past experience to meet the stringent eligibility and evaluation criteria. Late or incomplete submissions will be rejected. The contract will be governed by the laws of Pakistan, and payments will be made in PKR upon satisfactory delivery of services.