Provisioning Installation and Replacement of Cooling Towers with Allied Works at Allama Iqbal International Airport Lahore

The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) is procuring the provisioning, installation, and replacement of outlived cooling towers along with allied works at Allama Iqbal International Airport (AIIAP) Lahore. This procurement is planned under the budget for the financial year 2026-27. The scope includes removal of old cooling towers and installation of new units with all necessary mechanical and electrical connections to ensure efficient operation of the airport's cooling system. Bidders must be registered on the EPADS v2.0 platform and comply with the Single Stage-Two Envelope procedure using the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique as per Public Procurement Rules, 2004. The bid security required is PKR 5,000,000 in the form of Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, Call Deposit, or Demand Draft in favor of PAA Development Works Accounting Unit AIIAP. The technical bid should demonstrate relevant experience in HVAC and cooling tower installation, and bidders should hold valid PEC registration and FBR/ATL compliance. The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for June 8, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Pakistan Airports Authority office in Lahore. The final submission deadline for e-bids is July 7, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM on the same day. Manual bids will not be accepted. Original bid security instruments must reach the specified address before the closing date. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure complete registration on EPADS v2.0 well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues. Also, carefully prepare the technical bid to clearly address all specifications and compliance requirements to avoid disqualification during the evaluation phase.