Procurement of ETD IONSCAN-600 Consumables for Islamabad International Airport

The Islamabad International Airport under the Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) in Islamabad Capital Territory is procuring ETD IONSCAN-600 consumables for the fiscal year 2026-27. This procurement includes Verification Pen Part No. 1823203 with a quantity of 6 units and Sampling Swabs Box Part No. 24757-1 containing 5000 pieces per box with a quantity of 48 boxes. The items are to be delivered to Islamabad International Airport within 120 days of contract award. The technical scope requires the bidder to supply genuine consumables compatible with the ETD IONSCAN-600 device. The contractor must be an authorized distributor of Smiths Detection in Pakistan and provide relevant authorization letters. The bidder must ensure transportation of goods without additional cost and be responsible for any damage during transit, replacing damaged items free of cost. Payment will be made only after successful testing and commissioning of the products. Eligibility criteria include valid registration with FBR, NTN certificate, and active taxpayer status on the FBR ATL. The bidder must not be blacklisted or involved in litigation with government or semi-government entities. The procurement will follow the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method with a bid validity of 180 days. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 by Monday, July 13, 2026, 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and submission of all required documents including bid security in the form of a pay order before the deadline. Manual submissions are not accepted. Careful attention to the technical specifications and compliance with all mandatory requirements will enhance the chances of success in this tender.