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

The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) headquartered in Karachi invites bids for the acquisition of International Management System standards including QMS ISO 9001, EMS ISO 14001, and OHSMS 45001. The contract period is for three years. Items being procured: - Certification on Quality Management System (QMS) ISO 9001 - Certification on Environmental Management System (EMS) ISO 14001 - Certification on Occupational Health and Safety Management System (OHSMS) 45001 This procurement is managed by the Pakistan Airports Authority at its Headquarters located in Terminal - 1, Jinnah International Airport, Karachi. The scope includes provision of certification services by a qualified Certification Body (CB) or Certification Agency (CA) for integrated management systems. Bidders must be registered on the EPADS v2.0 platform and comply with the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, using the Single Stage-Two Envelope procedure with Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) technique. Eligibility criteria include submission of a bid security of Rs. 500,000 in the form of Pay Order or Bank Guarantee. Bidders should have relevant experience and valid certifications. The bidding documents are available on the EPADS portal at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/fed.eral/procurements/62018. The last date for submission of e-bids is Thursday, August 20, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with opening at 11:30 AM the same day. Manual bids will not be accepted. Vendors not registered on EPADS v2.0 are advised to register promptly. For assistance, a tutorial is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and to prepare the technical and financial bids carefully according to the QCBS criteria to avoid disqualification. Strict adherence to bid security requirements and submission deadlines is essential.