Sea Shipment of Unserviceable Aircraft Tyres from Karachi to Bangkok-Thailand

This tender from Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited in Karachi invites bids for the sea shipment of unserviceable aircraft tyres to Bangkok, Thailand. The scope covers loading on a 40ft container weighing approximately 7000 kgs, including handling, collection, security, sea freight, fuel surcharge, customs clearance, and door-to-door delivery. The shipment involves coordination between Karachi SCM Department and Bridgestone Aircraft Tire Manufacturing in Thailand, requiring expertise in international logistics and freight forwarding. Bidders must prepare their proposals on a single stage single envelope basis, submitting electronically via E-PADS and also providing a hard copy with original bid security. The tender fee is PKR 15,000 payable via pay order. Experience in sea shipment is mandatory, along with valid tax registration and company credentials. The tender emphasizes compliance with PPRA rules and requires sealed bids to be dropped at the PIA Supply Chain Management building in Karachi. For this tender, bidders should ensure they meet all PEC and FBR requirements for the 2025-26 financial year, including valid ATL status and tax documentation. The earnest money must be deposited as specified, and all bids without tender fees will be rejected. Attention to detail in bid preparation, including proper sealing and authorized signatures, is critical to avoid disqualification. The submission deadline is on 2nd February 2026 at 10:30 AM, with bid opening at 11:00 AM on the same day. Bids must be submitted online through E-PADS, with hard copies delivered to the tender box at the SCM building, Karachi Airport. Registered courier submissions are also accepted if received before the deadline. Pro-Tip: Make sure to double-check the tender documents for the exact format of the pay order and bid security requirements, as missing or incorrect earnest money submissions are a common cause for bid rejection in PIA tenders.