Freight Forwarding Services for Dispatch of Pakistan Ordnance Factories Exhibits to IDEX-2027 Abu Dhabi

Pakistan Ordnance Factories (POF) Wah Cantt invites sealed quotations from experienced freight forwarders for the dispatch and return of POF exhibits to the upcoming IDEX-2027 exhibition scheduled from 25 to 29 January 2027 in Abu Dhabi, UAE. The tender requires the safe and timely airlift of dummy exhibits, gift items, publicity material, firearms, and de-activated weapons from Islamabad Airport to Abu Dhabi and back to POF Wah Cantt. Items being procured: - POF Dummy Exhibits / Product Gift Items - Publicity Material - Firearm and De-activated Weapons The freight forwarder will be responsible for customs clearance at all relevant ports, transportation from customs to the exhibition fairground, storage of empty boxes during the exhibition, and ensuring no transit via Indian or Israeli airports. The scope includes handling all shipping documentation, compliance with IATA rules, and providing assistance with formalities as required by the official event forwarder. Only firms with prior experience handling POF exhibits at defense exhibitions are eligible; new or first-time quoting firms are not considered. The tender requires a bid security of 5% of the quoted value in the form of a Deposit At Call Receipt from a scheduled bank. Performance bond at 10% of contract amount is also mandatory within 10 days of letter of intent. Tender submissions must reach the Bid Center adjacent to Rabita Hall, POF Wah Cantt by 10:30 hours on 01-12-2026. Tender opening will be at 11:00 hours the same day. Bidders are advised to submit one offer per envelope and ensure all pages of the tender form are signed and stamped. The tender fee varies from Rs. 50 to Rs. 200 depending on freight amount. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all freight charges are inclusive and valid for any quantity changes, and to strictly comply with the no transit via restricted airports clause to avoid disqualification or blacklisting. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for qualified freight forwarders to engage with a prestigious government defense organization and participate in an international exhibition.