Procurement of 2 Domestic Fire Tenders with 8000L Water Tank Capacity for Pakistan Airports Authority Karachi

This tender invites bids for the supply of two Domestic Fire Tenders (DFTs) with an 8,000 liters water tank capacity for Pakistan Airports Authority in Karachi. The procurement falls under Vehicles & Auto Parts and Security & Safety Equipment categories. The DFTs must be compatible with the existing PAA fleet, preferably Isuzu or Hino chassis certified for 18-ton GVW, and designed to operate in extreme temperature ranges from 35°C to -49°C, suitable for airports like Skardu and Parachinar. The fire tenders include a diesel engine with at least 240 PS, centrifugal self-priming fire pumps with a minimum flow rate of 1800-2000 liters per minute, and multiple firefighting delivery lines. The water tank is stainless steel with baffles to suppress surge, and the vehicle is equipped with LED beacon lights, public address system, and firefighting accessories such as hoses, nozzles, and extinguishers. Bidders must be registered on the PPRA EPADS portal and submit bids electronically and physically in sealed envelopes. The bid security of PKR 2,100,000 must accompany the technical bid in original form. The contract delivery period is 180 days from signing. The supplier must provide a 10% performance bond and warranty for 12 months covering defects and workmanship. Compliance with PEC categories, FBR active taxpayer status, and submission of GST and NTN certificates is mandatory. Submission deadline is on 3rd March 2026 at 11:00 hours, with bid opening at 11:30 hours at Logistics Center (South), HQ Pakistan Airports Authority, JIAP Karachi. Bids must be complete with technical and financial proposals as per bidding documents. Pro-Tip: Ensure timely registration and bid submission on the PPRA EPADS portal to avoid last-minute technical glitches. Also, carefully review the bid security requirements and attach original bid security with the technical proposal to avoid disqualification.