Procurement of Tyres for Barracuda ARFF Vehicles at PAA Airports

The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) Karachi is procuring tyres specifically for Barracuda ARFF vehicles operating at PAA airports. This procurement is critical for maintaining the operational readiness and safety of airport firefighting vehicles. The tender reference number is HQPAA/1984/384/XXLA and the procurement is based in Karachi, Sindh province. The technical specifications require tyres of size 24R-20.5 XS, preferably Michelin or equivalent brand, originating from USA/Europe or equivalent, with manufacturing date not older than one year at the time of delivery. The delivery period is 180 days from the signing of the contract. Bidders must submit original bid security with the technical proposal and a copy with the financial proposal. Both electronic and physical submissions are mandatory, with bids to be uploaded on the PPRA EPADS portal and physically submitted in sealed envelopes to the Additional Director Logistics (APS), Logistics Center (South), HQ Pakistan Airports Authority, JIAP Karachi. Eligibility criteria include valid NTN certificate, active taxpayer status on FBR ATL portal, GST registration, and compliance with PEC categories if applicable. OEM or manufacturer authorization certificates are required for local bidders. Joint ventures or consortiums are not allowed. The bid validity period is 180 days from the technical bid opening date. The estimated cost is PKR 1,846,700. Earnest money in the form of pay order or bank guarantee from an approved bank must accompany the bid. The performance bond of 10% of the contract value is required within 15 days of contract award. The procurement method follows PPRA Rule 36(b) for single stage two envelope bidding. Bidders are advised to register early on the PPRA EPADS portal to avoid last-minute technical issues. It is practical to ensure all required documents, including technical brochures and proof of active taxpayer status, are complete and accurate before submission to avoid disqualification. The submission deadline is 8th June 2026 at 11:30 AM, with bid opening at 11:00 AM the same day. The procurement is managed by the Additional Director Logistics (APS) at PAA Karachi, reachable at 021-9907-2689. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers specializing in automotive tyres to engage with a major government authority. Attention to detail in bid preparation and timely submission will be key to success in this competitive procurement.