Purchase of Hot & Cold (Ice & Coal) for CSO ASF Sialkot Airport

The Airports Security Force (ASF) at Sialkot Airport invites sealed bids for the procurement of Hot & Cold supplies, specifically Ice and Coal, for the fiscal year 2026-27. This procurement is under contract reference P146805 and will be conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 platform. Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 to participate and submit their bids electronically before the deadline of **Thursday, November 5, 2026 at 11:00 AM**. The bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM. Items being procured: - Ice Blocks: Quantity 3696 blocks, delivery schedule from 01-07-2026 to 15-09-2026 and 16-03-2027 to 30-06-2027 - Coal (Sub bituminous or weak coal): Quantity 8100 Kg, delivery schedule from 16-09-2026 to 15-03-2027 The procurement requires fixed prices quoted in Pakistani Rupees. Bid security of PKR 120,000 is mandatory, payable via Pay Order or Demand Draft. Technical specifications require the goods to be brand new, physically fit with no damages, and accompanied by certificates of origin and warranty. The delivery location is ASF Garrison Sialkot International Airport, Sialkot, Punjab. Eligible bidders must comply with NADRA citizenship verification, FBR registration (NTN and GSTN), and must not be blacklisted. Joint ventures are not allowed. The evaluation will be based on Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) criteria. Bidders should ensure timely submission of original bid security physically at ASF Garrison Sialkot Airport before the deadline. A practical tip for bidders: Register early on EPADS v2.0 and carefully review all bidding documents and addenda to avoid disqualification. Ensure bid security is submitted both electronically and physically as required to avoid rejection. This procurement offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers of ice and coal to serve a key government security agency in Sialkot with clear terms and a transparent bidding process.