Procurement of Explosive Trace Detection Machines for Various Pakistan Airports Authority Airports

The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) Karachi is procuring Explosive Trace Detection (ETD) Machines for various airports under its jurisdiction. This procurement includes delivery, installation, commissioning, Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) training, and any other related services as specified in the bidding documents. The tender reference number is HQPAA/1992/364/XXLN. The technical scope covers the supply of ETD machines along with allied services such as installation, commissioning, FAT, OEM and local training, and provision of spare parts. Bidders are required to submit detailed compliance sheets and price breakups for equipment, installation, training, and spares. The delivery period is 90 days from the date of contract signing, with a warranty period of two years from the issuance of the Site Acceptance Test (SAT) certificate by PAA. Eligible bidders must be registered with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and appear on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL) with 100% compliance for sales tax and income tax. International OEMs may participate through their local authorized agents. Bidders must register on the PPRA EPADS portal and submit bids electronically. Original bid security must be submitted physically before the bid submission deadline. The bid security amount is Rs. 1,077,500. The bid submission deadline is 20th July 2026, with bid opening scheduled on the same day at 11:30 AM at the Logistics Center (South), Karachi. Bids must be submitted online via the PPRA EPADS portal and a physical copy of the bid security must be delivered to the Additional Director Logistics (ANS), Logistics Center (South), Pakistan Airports Authority, JIAP Karachi. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on the EPADS portal and to submit the original bid security physically well before the deadline to avoid disqualification. Also, carefully review the technical specifications and provide all required documentation including NTN, GST certificates, and compliance sheets to ensure responsiveness. Bidders should also prepare for site surveys by contacting the designated PAA officials within seven working days of the tender advertisement.