Supply of Whole Spices for Karachi Flight Kitchen Annual 2026-27

This tender invites bids for the supply of whole spices to the Pakistan International Airlines Flight Kitchen in Karachi for the fiscal year 2026-27. The Supply Chain Management Department of PIACL requires a reliable vendor to provide a variety of spices including black pepper, cardamom, cinnamon, cloves, coriander, cumin, and others in specified quantities. The procurement is critical to maintaining the quality and consistency of meals served on both international and domestic flights operating from Karachi. The scope covers delivery on an as-and-when-required basis to the PIA Flight Kitchen and respective stations. Bidders must ensure compliance with quality standards such as ISO-22000 and AFLA toxin testing, and provide non-returnable quality samples for evaluation. The tender follows a single stage two envelope procedure, requiring separate sealed technical and financial proposals. The technical bid will be opened first, and only those bidders whose samples meet the required standards will have their financial bids opened. Bidders should be registered with the Federal Board of Revenue and have an active GST status. The tender requires earnest money in the form of a pay order or bank guarantee, refundable and interest-free, valid for three months post-contract. The contract duration is one year with a possible extension and includes a 90-day exit clause. Delivery timelines are strict, with penalties for late supply and risk purchase provisions in case of default. Submission deadline is on 2nd February 2026 at 10:30 AM, with bid opening at 11:00 AM on the same day at the Supply Chain Management Department Building, PIACL Head Office, Karachi Airport. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS, with original bid security submitted physically before the deadline. Manual bids without EPADS submission will not be accepted. Pro-Tip: Ensure all pay orders have the tender reference number, date, vendor name, NTN, and GST number clearly written on the back to avoid disqualification. Also, strictly follow the packaging and labeling standards as per tender specifications to pass the technical evaluation.