This tender invites bids for the supply of Plain Paratha Frozen for Karachi flights for the annual period 2026-27 under the Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL) Supply Chain Management Department in Karachi. The procurement falls under the Food & Catering category and targets vendors capable of meeting the quality and delivery standards required for airline catering. The scope includes supplying frozen plain paratha in sealed packets meeting specified quality standards, including PSQCA, HALAL, ISO 22000, or HACCP certifications if available. The supply will be made to the PIA Flight Kitchen at Karachi Airport with delivery schedules provided in advance. Vendors must submit quality samples, technical literature, and company profiles along with their bids. The tender follows a single stage two envelope procedure where technical bids are opened first, followed by financial bids of technically qualified vendors. Bidders must be registered with active GST and NTN status and comply with PEC and FBR requirements for the fiscal year 2025-26. Earnest money of PKR 30,000 and a tender fee of PKR 15,000 are mandatory and must be submitted as pay orders with the technical bid. The contract duration is one year with a possible extension and includes strict delivery timelines and penalties for delays. Payment terms are net 30 days after submission of certified invoices. The submission deadline is on the 2nd of February 2026 at 10:30 AM, with bid opening at 11:00 AM the same day. Bids must be submitted electronically via the E-PADS portal, with hard copies and original bid security delivered physically to the DGM Purchases Commercial at the PIACL Head Office, Karachi Airport. Late or manual submissions without E-PADS registration will not be accepted. Pro-Tip: Ensure all pay orders have the vendor name, tender reference number, date, and amounts clearly written on the back to avoid disqualification. Also, double-check the sample packaging and labeling requirements to meet PIA standards and avoid rejection during technical evaluation.