Procurement of Hand Baggage CT Scanning Machines for PAA Airports

The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) is procuring Hand Baggage CT Scanning Machines for its airports located at Karachi (JIAP), Lahore (AIIAP), and Islamabad (IIAP). This procurement is managed by the Logistics ANS Branch, Logistics (South), JIAP Karachi. The tender invites sealed bids from eligible suppliers for the supply, installation, commissioning, training, and related services of twelve (12) Hand Baggage CT Scanning Machines, distributed as 4 units each at Karachi, Lahore, and Islamabad airports. Items being procured: - Hand Baggage CT Scanning Machines (Qty: 12 units; 4 units at JIAP Karachi, 4 units at AIIAP Lahore, 4 units at IIAP Islamabad) - Factory Acceptance Test (FAT) and Factory Trainings - Installation and Commissioning - On-site Operational and Technical Trainings - Site Acceptance Test (SAT) - Secondary View Stations (1 per machine) - Centralized Management Software and Remote Monitoring Workstations - UPS systems with specified technical parameters - Spare parts and consumables for operation and maintenance - Calibration bodies and accessories - Local training for operational and technical staff The technical scope includes compliance with EC/EU aviation security standards, CT technology with minimum tunnel size 600x400 mm, conveyor speed ≥ 0.15 m/sec, throughput minimum 540 trays per hour, and safety parameters including radiation leakage limits. The machines must be free from components manufactured or designed by India or Israel. The supplier must provide OEM authorization, technical support centers in at least two major Pakistani cities, and guarantee availability of spares and after-sale support for 10 years. Eligibility criteria require bidders to be active taxpayers with valid NTN and ATL registration, no joint ventures allowed, and must submit a comprehensive site survey report. The delivery and installation period is 90 days from contract signing. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 with physical submission of original bid security. The procurement follows Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) with a bid validity of 180 days. The bid security must be submitted in the form of pay order, banker's cheque, or bank guarantee. Performance guarantee of 10% of contract price is required upon award. The contract includes a 2-year unconditional warranty and optional 2-year SLA beyond warranty. The supplier is responsible for all training costs, including visa, travel, accommodation, and daily allowances for factory and local training. The submission deadline is Monday, August 17, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day on EPADS. Manual submissions are not entertained. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for August 4, 2026, at 11:00 AM at CNS Conference Room, HQPAA. Bidders are advised to conduct site surveys prior to the pre-bid meeting. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration and familiarization with the EPADS v2.0 system to avoid technical issues during bid submission. Also, prepare all required documentation meticulously, including OEM authorization, site survey report, and bid security, to avoid disqualification. The weighted evaluation formula gives 80% weight to main equipment price and 20% to spares and consumables, so price these components carefully. This tender offers a significant opportunity for suppliers specializing in aviation security equipment to provide state-of-the-art CT scanning technology to Pakistan's major airports under the Pakistan Airports Authority.