Prequalification for Supply of Branding Material and Souvenirs for Pakistan International Airlines

This tender invites GST-registered vendors in Karachi to prequalify for supplying branding materials and souvenirs to Pakistan International Airlines. The Supply Chain Management Department requires experienced suppliers capable of delivering advertising printed materials and branded giveaways for the 2026-2027 financial year. Vendors must be registered with FBR, have a clean litigation record, sufficient financial health, and adequate human resources to meet PIA's quality and delivery standards. The scope includes supply of rollups, x-stands, panaflex, frames, sales point materials, and various souvenirs. Karachi-based suppliers will benefit from proximity to PIA's head office, facilitating coordination and timely deliveries. The evaluation process emphasizes company experience, human resource strength, financial turnover, and litigation history, ensuring only reliable vendors are enlisted. Bidders should ensure compliance with FBR's Active Taxpayers List and maintain valid GST registration. PEC categories are not applicable here, but vendors must meet all PPRA and PIA procurement rules for the 2025-26 period. Submission requires a non-refundable tender fee of PKR 15,000 via pay order in favor of PIA. Proposals must be submitted electronically through the PPRA E-PADS portal by 10:30 AM on 27th April 2026, with technical bids opened at 11:00 AM the same day. Hard copies of the pay order and prequalification documents should be delivered to the GM Contract Management office at PIA Head Office, Karachi. Late or manual submissions without E-PADS registration will be rejected. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the evaluation criteria, especially the documentation for human resources and financial health, as incomplete submissions often lead to disqualification. Also, ensure the pay order is correctly addressed and submitted with the hard copy to avoid administrative delays.