Supply of Safety Shoes for Seafarers of PNSC Fleet at Karachi

This procurement opportunity is for the supply of safety shoes for seafarers of the Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (PNSC) fleet, based in Karachi. The tender is issued by the PNSC SSB Department and falls under the category of textiles and uniforms, specifically focusing on protective footwear. The contract requires delivery of assorted sizes of safety shoes with mandatory features including toe cap resistance up to 200 joules impact and 15 KN compression, basic toe protection, anti-static properties, energy absorption in the heel, closed heel design, water resistance, puncture resistance with cleated outsole, slip resistance tested on ceramic and steel surfaces, heat resistant outsole up to 300°C, cold insulation, waterproofing, and shock absorption. These specifications comply with EN ISO 20345 standards, ensuring high safety and durability for maritime use. The delivery location is the PNSC Building on M.T Khan Road, Karachi, with staggered delivery schedules over 90 to 360 days. Bidders must be registered and eligible under FBR and other relevant authorities, with a minimum of two years' experience in similar supply contracts and an annual turnover of at least PKR 5 million. Compliance with PEC categories and FBR/ATL status is essential for FY 2025-26. The tender follows the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) method, and all bids must be submitted electronically via the EPADS v2.0 portal. A physical copy of the bid security in the form of a pay order must be submitted to the PNSC SSB Department office. The submission deadline is **April 10, 2026, at 11:00 AM**, with bid opening scheduled for the same day at 11:30 AM on the EPADS platform. The physical address for bid security submission and correspondence is the SSB Department, 15th Floor, PNSC Building, M.T Khan Road, Karachi. Pro-Tip: Ensure timely registration on the EPADS portal and carefully prepare the bid security pay order as per instructions. Missing the physical submission of bid security will lead to disqualification. Also, verify compliance certificates and test reports for safety shoes to avoid technical disqualification.