Procurement of High Tension Fuse CS-3 Series for Chiller No 1 at Jinnah International Airport Karachi

This tender invites bids for the supply of High Tension (HT) Fuse CS-3 Series required for Chiller No 1 at Jinnah International Airport, Karachi, under the Pakistan Airports Authority. The procurement falls under the Power, Electrical & Solar Equipment category and is based in Karachi, Sindh. The scope includes supplying three units of Fuse CS-3 Series A155F1DOR-100E, rated at 100 Amperes and 15.5KV max, with a breaking capacity of 50KA RMS Sym. The fuses must meet the technical specifications provided by the OEM, Ferraz Shawmut, and comply with the detailed bidding documents. Delivery is expected within 60 days from contract signing, with a firm price inclusive of all applicable taxes and duties. The procurement method follows the PPRA Rule 36(b) single stage two envelop procedure, requiring bidders to submit both technical and financial proposals separately. Bidders must be registered with valid NTN and GST certificates, appear on the Active Taxpayer List of FBR, and provide a bid security of PKR 50,000 in the form of a pay order or bank guarantee. The successful bidder will furnish a performance bond equal to 5% of the total contract value. Compliance with PEC categories and FBR/ATL status is mandatory, and bidders should ensure all documentation, including technical literature and bid security, is complete and submitted timely to avoid disqualification. The submission deadline is set for 12th March 2026 at 11:00 AM via the PPRA EPADS online portal, with bid opening at 11:30 AM on the same day at the Logistics Section, Jinnah International Airport, Karachi. Original bid security must be delivered in a sealed envelope to the OIC Logistics office, Level 6, Main Terminal Building, JIAP Karachi before the closing time. Pro-Tip: Ensure the original bid security reaches the office well before the closing date and time, as failure to provide the original in hard copy along with the online copy will lead to outright rejection. Also, carefully review the bidding documents for any addenda or amendments published on the PPRA EPADS portal to avoid missing critical updates.