Procurement of 1.0 Ton and 1.5 Ton Split Type Inverter Air Conditioning Units

Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL) Karachi invites quotations for the procurement of 1.0 Ton and 1.5 Ton Split Type Inverter Air Conditioning Units. This tender is issued by the Supply Chain Management Department at PIACL Head Office Karachi Airport. The procurement involves supply of inverter AC units with R-410 T3 compressors, reversible function, and a warranty of 5 years on parts and compressor. Both imported and equivalent quality units are acceptable. The scope includes delivery to PIA Local Receipt Section at Karachi Airport within 15 days of purchase order issuance. Vendors must submit bids electronically via EPADS and also provide a hard copy with original bid security before the deadline. The tender requires submission of technical and financial proposals in separate sealed envelopes, with earnest money of Rs 50,000 and tender fee of Rs 15,000 for local bidders. Eligibility criteria include valid GST and NTN registration, manufacturer authorization or distributor status, and compliance with bidding documents. Bidders must ensure their samples meet PIA standards as evaluation will be based on quality. The tender closing date is 25th May 2026 at 10:30 AM, with bid opening at 11:00 AM the same day. Submission address is the Local Purchases Commercial Section, 1st Floor SCM Department Building, PIACL Head Office Karachi Airport. A practical tip for bidders is to strictly follow the bid preparation instructions, especially ensuring no overwriting or white fluid corrections on rates, as non-compliance will lead to rejection. Also, timely submission of earnest money and security deposit is crucial to avoid disqualification. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers experienced in HVAC equipment to engage with a major national airline and secure a contract with clear terms and conditions. The financial proposal must remain valid for 120 days and prices should be inclusive of all duties and taxes except GST which should be shown separately. Bidders are advised to carefully review all tender documents and maintain authorized signatures on all submissions to ensure compliance and successful participation.