Annual Supply of Tea Bag Black for Pakistan International Airlines

This tender invites bids for the annual supply of Tea Bag Black to Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) Flight Kitchen located in Karachi. The Supply Chain Management Department of PIA requires high-quality tea bags to meet the demands of both international and domestic flights. The procurement involves delivering 4,800,000 tea bags in four equal installments, with the first delivery expected within 15 days of the purchase order. The supply must comply with strict quality standards, including sealed sample submissions and adherence to packaging suitable for multiple loadings and transport. The technical bid must include a Pay Order for earnest money of PKR 540,000 and a non-refundable tender fee of PKR 20,000. Bidders must submit two sealed envelopes containing technical and financial proposals separately. The technical proposal should include company profiles, certifications, GST and NTN certificates, and quality samples. Financial proposals will only be opened for technically qualified bidders after sample evaluation. Delivery will be made to the PIA Flight Kitchen through the local or foreign receipt section at the Karachi Airport SCM building. Bidders should ensure they are registered with the Sales Tax Authorities and maintain an active GST status. The tender requires compliance with PEC categories and FBR/ATL registration for the fiscal year 2025-26. Payment terms are NET THIRTY DAYS, and prices must be firm and inclusive of all government taxes except GST, which should be shown separately. Foreign bidders are exempt from earnest money and tender fees but must comply with delivery and documentation requirements. The submission deadline is set for 15-04-2026 at 10:30 AM, with bid opening at 11:00 AM on the same day via the EPADS electronic procurement system. Manual bids are only accepted if previously submitted electronically. Physical submission of original bid security is mandatory before the online deadline. Bids must be addressed to the D.G.M Procurement Management, Supply Chain Management Department, 1st Floor SCM Building, PIACL Head Office, Karachi Airport. Pro-Tip: Ensure all Pay Orders for tender fees and earnest money are clearly marked on the back with company name, tender reference number, date, and amount to avoid disqualification. Also, verify your EPADS registration and training well before the deadline to prevent technical submission issues.