This tender invites quality hotels in Islamabad to provide accommodation services for Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL) cabin crew members. The contract covers approximately 20-30 rooms per day with occasional additional requirements for aircraft technicians and officers. The department requires hotels to meet specific room size, bedding, bathroom, and safety standards to ensure comfort and security for airline staff. The contract duration is one year, extendable for two additional one-year terms upon mutual consent. Hotels must comply with all applicable laws and provide services including 24-hour hot/cold water, Wi-Fi, fire safety measures, and hygienic linens. The location's proximity to Islamabad airport and food streets is a key evaluation factor. The tender follows a single stage two envelopes bidding procedure with technical and financial proposals submitted electronically via E-PADS. Bidders should ensure they hold a valid PEC category and are on the Active Taxpayers List of the Federal Board of Revenue for the financial year 2025-26. Tender fees of PKR 15,000 and a bid security of PKR 500,000 are mandatory. The bid security must be valid for 180 days from the tender opening date. Compliance with FBR/ATL status and PEC requirements is essential to avoid disqualification. The submission deadline is on the 4th of February 2026 at 10:30 AM, with bid opening at 11:00 AM on the same day via the E-PADS portal. Hard copies of the tender fee and bid security pay orders must be submitted to the GM Contract Management, Supply Chain Management Department, PIA Head Office, Karachi. Late submissions or manual bids without E-PADS will not be accepted. Pro-Tip: Make sure to carefully review the tender documents for the detailed evaluation criteria and ensure all mandatory requirements are met to avoid disqualification during the technical evaluation phase. Also, verify the pay order details and submit the original with the technical proposal to prevent rejection.