This tender invites bids for the procurement of steel racks and ladders for the General Establishment Department (GED) and Finance Directorate of Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) in Karachi. The procurement falls under the Furniture & Furnishings category and requires delivery within 60 days from contract signing. The scope includes supply, delivery, and installation of steel racks and ladders meeting specified technical standards. Bidders must be furniture manufacturers with ISO-9001 certification and have a showroom in Karachi. OEM authorization is required for authorized dealers. The tender demands compliance with technical specifications, including quality assurance and sample submission for inspection. The contract requires bidders to submit original bid security with the technical proposal and a copy with the financial bid. Bids must be submitted both electronically via the PPRA EPADS portal and physically in sealed envelopes. The evaluation will be based on least cost selection after meeting mandatory technical criteria. The successful bidder must provide a performance bond equal to 10% of the contract value and comply with all tax and regulatory requirements, including active taxpayer status on the FBR portal. PEC category and FBR/ATL compliance are essential, and bidders should ensure all documentation, including GST and NTN certificates, are valid for the fiscal year 2025-26. The tender follows PPRA rules and requires strict adherence to bid validity and submission guidelines. The submission deadline is on the 19th of February 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening scheduled for 11:30 AM the same day at the Logistics Center (South), HQ Pakistan Airports Authority, JIAP Karachi. Bidders are advised to register early on the EPADS portal to avoid last-minute technical issues. Pro-Tip: Ensure the original bid security is attached with the technical bid and a copy with the financial bid as per instructions. Missing or insufficient bid security will lead to outright rejection. Also, verify all tax compliance certificates and maintain active status on the FBR portal to avoid disqualification.