This tender invites bids for the annual supply of paper towels to Pakistan International Airlines Flight Kitchen in Karachi, managed by the Supply Chain Management Department. The contract covers a large quantity of 4,800,000 units, with deliveries scheduled in four equal installments. The procurement is critical for maintaining hygiene and operational standards in PIA's catering services. The supply involves providing high-quality paper towels meeting specified technical standards, including ply, length, width, weight, fold type, and packing. The production capacity must support a minimum monthly delivery of 500,000 sheets. The delivery location is the PIA Flight Kitchen through the Local/Foreign Receipt Section at the PIA Head Office Karachi Airport. The tender requires strict adherence to quality, timely delivery, and packaging standards to withstand multiple handling and transportation cycles. Bidders must be registered with the Sales Tax Authorities and provide valid GST and NTN certificates. The tender mandates submission of earnest money and tender fees via pay order or bank guarantee. Compliance with PEC categories is not explicitly mentioned, but bidders should ensure their FBR/ATL status is active for the fiscal year 2025-26. The tender terms emphasize the importance of submitting technical and financial proposals separately, with samples evaluated before financial bids are opened. The submission deadline is set for 14th January 2026 at 10:30 AM, with bid opening at 11:00 AM on the same day. Bids must be submitted electronically through the EPADS portal, with original bid security submitted physically before the deadline. The physical address for submission is the Supply Chain Management Department Building, 1st Floor, PIACL Head Office, Karachi Airport 75200. Pro-Tip: Ensure all pay orders for tender fees and earnest money have the company name, tender reference number, date, and amounts clearly written on the back. Missing or incorrect details often lead to disqualification. Also, strictly follow the two-envelope system and submit samples as per specifications to avoid rejection.