Procurement of 200 New Smart Tablets for CATI Hyderabad by Pakistan Airports Authority

The Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) invites bids for the procurement of 200 new smart tablets for CATI Hyderabad, Sindh. This procurement falls under the IT & Office Equipment category and is managed by the Logistics APS Branch at PAA Headquarters, Karachi. The tender is open for eligible bidders registered on the PPRA EPADS portal, with bids to be submitted both electronically and physically in sealed envelopes. The scope includes supply and delivery of smart tablets conforming to the technical specifications outlined in the bidding documents. Delivery is required within 90 days from the contract signing date. The tablets must be properly packed to withstand handling and transportation to the consignee at Logistics Center (South), JIAP Karachi. The procurement follows a single stage two envelope procedure under PPRA Rule 36(b), ensuring a transparent and competitive bidding process. Bidders must hold valid NTN certificates and appear on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL) of FBR with 100% compliance for sales tax and income tax. Original bid security of PKR 450,000 is mandatory with the technical bid, and a performance bond of 10% of the contract value is required upon award. The warranty period for the tablets is one year from the date of receipt or installation. Bids will be evaluated on a least cost basis after meeting all mandatory technical specifications. Submission deadline is on the bold date of 06-04-2026, with bid opening scheduled the same day at 11:30 AM at the Logistics Center (South), HQs Pakistan Airports Authority, JIAP Karachi. Bidders are advised to submit proposals well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues. The physical bids must be dropped in the bid box at the specified address, and electronic bids uploaded on the PPRA EPADS portal. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid security is in the prescribed form (pay order or bank guarantee) and attached with the technical bid. Also, verify your active taxpayer status on the FBR portal and attach GST and NTN certificates to avoid disqualification. Check the bidding documents carefully for any amendments or addenda on the PPRA EPADS portal before submission.