Hiring of 109 Toyota HiAce A/C Vans or Equivalent - Model 2015 and Above

The Port Qasim Authority (PQA) Karachi invites bids for the hiring of 109 Toyota HiAce A/C Vans (Made in Japan) or equivalent vehicles with Hi-Roof Wide Body and Dual A/C, 14/15-Seater, Model 2015 and above. This procurement is planned for the fiscal year 2026-27 and aims to fulfill the Authority's transportation needs with reliable and comfortable vans. Items being procured: - 109 Toyota HiAce A/C Vans or Equivalent (Hi-Roof Wide Body & Dual A/C, 14/15-Seater, Model 2015 and Above) The contract scope includes provision of non-consultancy services for vehicle hiring under the specified model and configuration. Bidders must be registered on the EPADS v2.0 platform and submit their bids electronically through the same system. The procurement will follow the Single Stage Two Envelope Procedure using the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Eligibility criteria include submission of bid security in the form of Pay Order or Bid Securing Declaration as per the prescribed format. Detailed bidding documents with terms, conditions, and specifications are available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) portal at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/145311. Key dates include a pre-bid meeting scheduled for Wednesday, October 14, 2026, at 11:30 AM in the DG (Admin) Conference Room at Port Qasim Authority, Karachi. The deadline for bid submission is Friday, October 23, 2026, at 11:30 AM, with bid opening at 12:00 PM the same day. Manual bid submissions will not be accepted. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on the EPADS v2.0 portal if not already registered, and to carefully review the bidding documents and bid security requirements to avoid disqualification. Utilizing the tutorial available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc can help in understanding the e-bidding process effectively.