Hiring of Production Equipment and Services for Documentary Filming in Karachi, Gwadar & Tharparkar

This tender from Pakistan Television Corporation (PTV) Islamabad invites bids for hiring production equipment and operational services for a documentary titled 'The Path of Development: Pakistan – The Ironclad Friend'. The project involves 12 shooting days across Karachi, Gwadar, and Tharparkar, requiring advanced camera gear, drone services, audio equipment, and transport facilities. The scope includes provision of Sony FX3 or A7-IV cameras, professional tripods, DJI stabilizers, Mavic 3 drones with operators, sound recordists, wireless microphones, and air-conditioned vehicles with drivers for transport between the specified cities. The equipment and services must support high-quality production standards suitable for documentary filming in diverse locations, addressing logistical challenges of travel and equipment handling in Karachi, Gwadar, and Tharparkar. Bidders should ensure compliance with PTV’s requirements including NTN and Sales Tax registration, and submit Earnest Money of PKR 40,000 via Demand Draft or Pay Order. The tender follows PPRA Rule 36(a) for single-stage one-envelope bidding. It is advisable to verify FBR Active Taxpayer List status and ensure all documentation including annexure-C and NOC from government departments is in order for the fiscal year 2025-26. The submission deadline is set for 25th March 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM on the same day at the Senior Tender Committee, PTV Headquarters, Constitution Avenue, F-5/1, Islamabad. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS and physically with sealed hard copies. Manual submissions without EPADS will not be accepted. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the newspaper advertisement for specific stamp duty and bid security requirements, as missing these can lead to disqualification. Also, ensure your bid covers all locations and services comprehensively to avoid conditional bids which PTV will reject.