This tender invites bids for the supply of a screw type air compressor at Pakistan Security Printing Corporation in Karachi, Sindh. The procurement falls under the Power, Electrical & Solar Equipment category and is managed by the Pakistan Security Printing Corporation (Pvt.) Ltd, a subsidiary of the State Bank of Pakistan. The tender is open to original manufacturers, authorized agents, and suppliers with proven experience and compliance to international standards. The compressor must be VSD type with a flow rate of approximately 600 CFM at 9-10 bars working pressure, capable of operating reliably up to 50°C ambient temperature. It should have an IP54 or higher motor rating, IE3 or above efficiency class, and be equipped with a TEFC motor rated at 90 or 110 kW. The equipment must comply with ISO and IEC standards including ISO 9001:2015, ISO 8573-1:2010, and IEC 60204. The supplier is responsible for supply, installation, integration, commissioning, and training of PSPC engineers. The warranty period is one year with free replacement of malfunctioning parts and after-sales support. Bidders must submit a bid security of PKR 0.6 million or equivalent in foreign currency and bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS by 13 March 2026 at 11:00 AM. The technical bid will be opened the same day at 11:30 AM at PSPC Karachi. Compliance with PEC categories, FBR/ATL status, and 2025-26 financial year requirements is mandatory. The submission must include all required documents, affidavits, and manufacturer authorization. The bid evaluation will be based on a quality and cost-based selection method with a 70% weight on technical and 30% on financial evaluation. The contract will require a 5% performance guarantee and payments will be made through an irrevocable letter of credit. The delivery schedule is approximately 4-6 weeks from purchase order receipt. The supplier must ensure spare parts availability for at least 10 years for electrical and 15 years for mechanical components. The tender emphasizes strict adherence to specifications and international standards, with a pro-tip to carefully review the technical specifications and ensure all mandatory requirements are met to avoid disqualification.