Supply of Assorted Jam Individual 15g Cup for PIA Flight Kitchen 2026-27

This tender invites bids for the supply of assorted jam in individual 15g cups for Pakistan International Airlines Flight Kitchen in Karachi. The Supply Chain Management Department requires 600,000 cups annually, divided among various flavors including strawberry, orange marmalade, black currant, apricot, mango, red blood orange, peach, lemon, and ginger marmalade. The supply will be delivered in four equal installments with a 60-day gap, starting within 15 days of purchase order receipt. The packaging must meet industrial standards to withstand multiple loadings and offloadings during transportation to the PIA Flight Kitchen. The procurement involves submitting two sealed envelopes: one technical proposal including samples, company profile, GST and NTN certificates, and the other financial proposal. Technical evaluation will precede financial bid opening, with only technically qualified bidders considered. The tender mandates earnest money of Rs 350,000 in the form of a pay order and a non-refundable tender cost of Rs 20,000. Foreign bidders are exempt from earnest money but must comply with delivery and payment terms. Delivery will be CFR/C&F Karachi with payment terms NET 30 days. The tender emphasizes strict compliance with packaging, labeling, and quality standards, including laboratory testing and site visits if required. Bidders must be registered with active GST status and provide quality samples for evaluation. The tender requires adherence to PEC and FBR regulations, including valid NTN and GST certificates. The contract period and payment terms align with the 2025-26 financial year requirements. Bidders should ensure their technical and financial proposals are complete and submitted before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Submission deadline is on the 15th of April 2026 at 10:30 AM, with bid opening at 11:00 AM on the same day at the Supply Chain Management Department, 1st Floor, PIA Head Office Karachi Airport. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS with original bid security submitted physically before the deadline. Manual bids without EPADS submission are not accepted. The physical address for manual submission is the Tender Box Commercial Purchases at the entrance of the SCM Building. Pro-Tip: Ensure your samples are correctly labeled with only temporary stickers and no vendor name or stamps, as this is a common cause for disqualification. Also, double-check the earnest money pay order details to avoid forfeiture due to incorrect documentation.