Sea Shipment of GE90 Aircraft Engine Stand from Karachi to Dubai UAE

This tender invites sealed bids for the sea shipment of a GE90 aircraft engine stand from Karachi to Dubai UAE, issued by Pakistan International Airlines Corporation Limited (PIACL) Supply Chain Management Department in Karachi. The scope covers transportation and logistics services including handling, collection, security fees, airline handling fuel surcharge, customs entry fee, bill of lading, and road transportation if required. The shipment involves a large engine stand with dimensions 582 cm length, 259 cm width, and 186 cm height, weighing approximately 3,500 kg. The pickup location is the PIA Head Office Karachi, and delivery is to Fujairah, UAE. Vendors must consider the complexities of handling oversized cargo, ensuring secure packaging and compliance with international shipping regulations. Karachi's port facilities and customs clearance procedures will be critical factors in the smooth execution of this contract. Bidders should ensure they meet all compliance requirements including valid PEC registration, FBR tax registration, and ATL status for the fiscal year 2025-26. The tender requires earnest money in the form of a pay order of PKR 200,000 for local bidders and a tender fee of PKR 15,000. The bid security must be interest-free and refundable. Technical and financial proposals must be submitted as per PPRA rules, and all documents must be duly signed and stamped. The submission deadline is set for 26th January 2026 at 10:30 AM Pakistan Standard Time via the E-PADS online portal. Bids will be opened the same day at 11:00 AM at the Supply Chain Management Department, 1st Floor, PIA Head Office Karachi Airport. Hard copies of bids along with original bid security pay orders must be delivered or dropped in the tender box before the deadline. Pro-Tip: Make sure to carefully follow the instructions for bid security and submission on E-PADS, as manual submissions are not accepted. Also, verify the dimensions and weight of the engine stand by visiting the SCM Department physically before bidding to avoid any discrepancies.