Procurement of Automatic Voltage Regulators for Various Pakistan Airports Authority Locations

The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) Karachi is procuring Automatic Voltage Regulators (AVRs) for various airport locations under its jurisdiction. This procurement is specifically for the supply and delivery of AVRs of different capacities including 25 KVA, 10 KVA, 6 KVA, and 3 KVA models. The tender reference number is HQPAA/1992/353/XXLN and the procurement is being conducted under PPRA Rule 36(b) using a single stage two envelope bidding procedure. The technical scope involves supplying AVRs that meet the detailed technical specifications provided in the bidding documents. The delivery period is within 60 days from the date of signing the contract. Bidders must submit fixed bid security amounts corresponding to each line item quoted. The procurement includes inspection and acceptance of goods at the consignee's premises, and the supplier is responsible for safe packing, handling, transportation, and delivery to the specified locations. Eligibility criteria require bidders to be registered with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and appear on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL) with 100% compliance for sales tax. Bidders must also be registered on the PPRA EPADS portal and submit original bid security physically before the bid submission deadline. Experience and PEC category requirements are detailed in the bidding documents. The submission deadline and bid opening date is **15-07-2026**. Bids must be submitted electronically through the PPRA EPADS portal at http://eprocure.gov.pk. Physical submission of bid security in a sealed envelope is mandatory at the address of Additional Director, Logistics (ANS), Logistics Center (South), HQs Pakistan Airports Authority, JIAP Karachi. The technical bid and financial bid must be submitted in separate sealed envelopes. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on the PPRA EPADS portal and to submit the original bid security physically before the deadline, as failure to do so will result in immediate rejection of the bid. Also, bidders should carefully review the technical specifications and submit all required documents including NTN, GST certificates, and proof of ATL compliance to avoid disqualification. This tender offers a significant opportunity for suppliers of electrical equipment to engage with a major government authority in Sindh province, with clear guidelines and a transparent procurement process.