Hiring of Camera, Camera Mount, Lights, Sound, Generators and Transport for Drama Serial Zara Nam Ho

Pakistan Television Corporation Limited Karachi Centre invites bids for hiring technical facilities on a per episode basis for 08 episodes of the drama serial Zara Nam Ho. The procurement is specifically for the Karachi location under the Pakistan Television Corporation Limited department. Items being procured: - Camera: Sony FS7 with professional operator along with all prime lenses 14mm, 35mm, 50mm, 85mm (01 No.) - Camera Mount: Drone cam with professional operator (01 No.), Jib Slider with professional operator (01 No.) - Lights: Kino flow lights (02 Nos.), Arri HMI 2.5 (01 No.), Arri HMI 1.2 (01 No.), Nattho lights (06 Nos.), Aperture 600x pro with aperture light doom II (01 No.), Aperture 200x with soft boxes (01 No.) - Sound: Zoom Recorder with Accessories (01 No.) - Generators: 50 KV with fuel & carrying vehicle & electrician with operator for shoot equipments and vanity van (02 No.) - Transport: AC Car 1300cc or more with fuel & driver (01 No.), Hiace van with fuel & driver (01 No.), Vanity Van with fuel, driver, operator & cleaner (01 No.) The technical scope includes professional camera equipment with operators, advanced lighting setups, sound recording devices, power generators with operators, and transport vehicles with drivers and support staff. The equipment and services are required to support the production of a television drama series, ensuring high-quality broadcast standards. Eligibility criteria require bidders to be registered on the e-Pak Acquisition & Disposal System (EPADS) and submit tenders accordingly. Bidders must be GST or SRB registered with FBR and have an active tax payer status. The production house or company must have strong professional credentials and be eligible under Pakistan laws. Bid security of Rs. 80,000 in the form of Pay Order, Demand Draft, or CDR in favor of Pakistan Television Corporation Limited is mandatory. The last date for submission is 10-August-2026 by 11 am PST, with opening at 11:30 am the same day at PTV Karachi Centre. All tenders must be submitted through EPADS; manual submissions will be rejected. The contact for submission is the Executive Programmes Manager at PTV Karachi Centre. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure strict compliance with EPADS submission requirements and provide all necessary affidavits and tax documentation upfront to avoid disqualification. Timely submission and adherence to bid security rules are crucial for successful participation.