Procurement of 3 Ton Fork Lifters for JIAP and CATI Hyderabad by Pakistan Airports Authority

The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) invites sealed bids for the procurement of 3 Ton Fork Lifters for JIAP and CATI Hyderabad under reference number P92398. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and will be conducted through the National Single Stage-Two Envelope procedure using Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with Public Procurement Rules, 2004. The bidding documents are available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) portal for registered bidders. Bidders must register on EPADS v2.0 to participate and submit their bids electronically before the deadline. Manual submissions will not be entertained. Items being procured: - Fork Lifter with 3 Ton Lifting Capacity, Quantity: 2 units The technical specifications are detailed in Annexure A-3 of the bidding documents. Delivery is required within 30 days to the Logistics Centre (South), Karachi. Bidders must provide bid security in the form of Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, or Bank Guarantee as specified. The bid validity period is 120 days. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance guarantee equal to 10% of the contract price. The contract will be awarded to the most advantageous bidder who meets all eligibility and technical criteria and offers the lowest evaluated price. Bidders should ensure compliance with all terms and conditions, including FBR active taxpayer status and PEC registration if applicable. Technical bids will be evaluated first, followed by financial bids of technically qualified bidders. The bid opening will be conducted on EPADS v2.0 on September 9, 2026, at 11:30 AM. For any clarifications, bidders may submit queries through EPADS at least seven days before the bid submission deadline. A practical tip for bidders: Register early on EPADS v2.0 and carefully review all bidding documents and addenda to avoid disqualification due to non-compliance or late submissions. Ensure timely submission of original bid security physically before the deadline to avoid rejection. This procurement is specific to Karachi, Sindh, under the authority of Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA).