Hiring of Hotel Services for PIACL Cockpit Crew and Aircraft Engineers in Karachi

This tender invites quality hotels in Karachi to provide accommodation services for Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL) Cockpit Crew undergoing transition training and Aircraft Engineers on training. The contract covers approximately 800 to 1200 room nights annually, with a one-year duration extendable for two additional years upon mutual consent. The scope includes provision of rooms with specified minimum sizes, bedding, amenities, and facilities such as Wi-Fi, 24/7 room service, fire safety, and crew-specific services like exclusive check-in counters and complaint management systems. The hotels must meet detailed technical specifications including room size, bathroom facilities, bedding quality, and additional amenities like fitness centers and dining options. The location should be suitable with proximity to the airport and food streets, ensuring security with CCTV and baggage screening. Certification such as HACCP and ISO standards is also required. The contract emphasizes compliance with applicable laws, employee rights, and indemnity clauses. Bidders must be registered with Income Tax and Sales Tax Departments and appear on the Active Taxpayers List of the Federal Board of Revenue. Tender fees of PKR 15,000 and a refundable bid security of PKR 500,000 are mandatory. The evaluation will be based on a combined technical and financial scoring system with 30% weightage to technical and 70% to financial proposals. Submission is strictly through the E-PADS online portal, with hard copies of tender fees and bid security submitted physically. The submission deadline is set for 04 February 2026 at 10:30 AM, with bid opening at 11:00 AM on the same day at the PIACL Head Office in Karachi. Interested bidders should ensure all documents are duly signed and stamped. The department reserves the right to reject any or all bids without assigning reasons. Pro-Tip: Ensure your technical proposal fully addresses all mandatory requirements and includes value-added services in Annex 'A' to enhance your scoring. Also, double-check the pay order details for tender fees and bid security to avoid disqualification due to procedural lapses.