Procurement of ETD Ionscan-600 Consumables for Islamabad International Airport

The Pakistan Airports Authority, specifically the Islamabad International Airport, is procuring consumables for the ETD Ionscan-600 device. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2025-26 and aims to support the airport's security and operational needs in Islamabad. The scope includes supply of consumables compatible with the ETD Ionscan-600, a specialized equipment used for explosive trace detection. Bidders must be registered with Income Tax and Sales Tax Departments, hold valid NTN and GST, and be on the Active Taxpayer List of FBR. The procurement follows the Public Procurement Rules 2004, using a Single Stage-Two Envelope procedure with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique. Interested suppliers should note the bid security requirement of PKR 300,000 in favor of Pakistan Airports Authority. The bid submission and opening will be conducted electronically via E-PADS 2.0 on 13th July 2026, with submission deadline at 11:00 AM and opening at 11:30 AM. Manual bids will not be entertained. Bidders are advised to register on the E-PADS platform well in advance and review the detailed bidding documents available online. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on E-PADS v2.0 and to prepare both technical and financial bids carefully, as the process is strictly electronic and late submissions are not accepted. Compliance with all regulatory and procedural requirements, including earnest money submission and document completeness, is critical for successful participation.