This tender invites bids from qualified vendors for the supply of Sugar Free Sweetener Sachets (0.5gm) on an annual basis for the year 2026-27 in Karachi under the Pakistan International Airlines Supply Chain Management Department. The procurement falls under Pharmaceuticals & Laboratory Supplies, targeting high-quality consumables for flight kitchen operations. The scope includes supplying 240,000 sachets in four equal installments with a 60-day gap between deliveries. The first delivery is expected within 15 days of the purchase order. Vendors must ensure compliance with PSQCA standards or equivalent certifications such as ISO 22000 FSMS or HACCP, preferably Halal certified. The tender requires submission of quality samples (20 to 50 sachets) for evaluation. The supply chain demands strict adherence to packaging standards suitable for multiple loadings and offloadings to maintain product integrity. Bidders should be registered with the Sales Tax Authorities and hold an active GST and NTN status. The tender mandates Earnest Money of PKR 30,000 via Pay Order and a non-refundable tender fee of PKR 15,000. PEC registration is not applicable for this category, but compliance with FBR and ATL requirements for the fiscal year 2025-26 is essential. Vendors must ensure their quotations remain valid for 120 days and provide guarantees or warranties if applicable. Submission deadline is set for 20th April 2026 at 10:30 AM, with bid opening at 11:00 AM on the same day via the EPADS electronic system. Manual bids are only accepted if previously submitted electronically and must be delivered to the D.G.M Procurement Management, Supply Chain Management Department, 1st Floor SCM Building, PIACL Head Office, Karachi Airport 75200. Late submissions will be rejected. Pro-Tip: Ensure your technical and financial proposals are sealed separately and clearly labeled with the tender number and supplier name. Also, double-check the Earnest Money Pay Order details to avoid disqualification due to incomplete or incorrect documentation.