Procurement of Equipment for PAA Sports Complex JIAP Karachi

The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) invites sealed bids from eligible and qualified bidders for the procurement of equipment for the PAA Sports Complex located at Jinnah International Airport, Karachi. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and aims to equip the sports complex with various lawn maintenance and gardening machinery to ensure proper upkeep and functionality of the facility. Items being procured: - Gasoline Zero Cut Lawn Mower 4-8 HP (Qty: 1) - Motor Bike Trolley (4'x6') (Qty: 1) - Lawn Mower (Qty: 2) - Backpack Bush Cutter / Grass Trimmer with 4 Stroke Engine (Qty: 2) - Manual Roller Superclipper EXT 1000 (Sports) or Equivalent (Qty: 2) - Grass Cutting Machine heavy duty 600W (Qty: 2) - Sprinkler Water Revolving for lawn grass (Qty: 8) The technical scope includes supply and delivery of the above equipment to the Logistics APS Branch, Logistics Center (South), Karachi. All items must meet the technical specifications as detailed in Annexure A-3 of the bidding documents. The delivery period is 90 days from the date of contract signing or letter of acceptance. Bidders must be active taxpayers on the FBR Active Taxpayer List with 100% compliance and provide bid security as specified. The procurement will follow the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method under the Single Stage Two Envelope procedure via the EPADS v2.0 e-procurement portal. Bids must be submitted electronically on EPADS v2.0 before the deadline of August 18, 2026, 11:00 AM. Manual submissions will not be entertained. The bid opening will be conducted on the same day at 11:30 AM on EPADS. The successful bidder will be required to furnish a performance guarantee of 10% of the contract price and sign the contract within 15 days of notification. The bid validity period is 180 days. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration and familiarization with the EPADS v2.0 portal to avoid last-minute technical issues during bid submission. Also, carefully review the technical specifications and submit all required documents including bid security physically before the deadline to avoid disqualification. This procurement offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers specializing in lawn and gardening equipment to engage with a reputable government authority and contribute to the maintenance of a key sports facility in Karachi.