Supply of Rice Basmati 1121 Premium for Pakistan International Airlines Karachi

Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL) Karachi invites bids for the supply of Rice Basmati 1121 Premium for its Flight Kitchen Section through the Supply Chain Management Department. This procurement is specific to Karachi and covers an annual requirement of 42,000 kilograms of premium quality basmati rice. The tender reference number is FSD-024-26. The technical scope includes supplying rice that meets the specified quality standards, with mandatory submission of quality samples (minimum two packets of 5 KG each) along with technical literature and company profile. The supplier must ensure delivery to the PIA Flight Kitchen at Karachi Airport as per the purchase order schedule. The tender requires earnest money of PKR 500,000 in the form of a pay order and a tender fee of PKR 15,000, both to be included in the technical bid. The procurement follows a single stage two envelope basis with technical proposals opened first and financial proposals opened only for technically qualified bidders. Eligibility criteria include valid GST and NTN registration, active FBR status, and compliance with all tender terms. Suppliers must provide samples without vendor identification and adhere to hygienic standards during delivery. The contract is valid for one year with possible extension and includes strict delivery timelines with penalties for delays. The tender closes on 1st June 2026 at 10:30 AM, with bids to be submitted electronically via the E-PADS system and hard copies of bid security and tender cost to be delivered physically to the Supply Chain Management Department at PIACL Head Office Karachi Airport. Bidders are advised to carefully follow submission instructions and ensure all documents are complete to avoid disqualification. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure that the pay orders for tender fee and earnest money are properly marked on the back with company name, tender reference number, date, and amount to avoid rejection. Also, timely submission through E-PADS and physical delivery of required documents before the deadline is critical to participate successfully.