Procurement of Electronic Spare Card for Airfield Lighting Regulators at Islamabad International Airport

Islamabad International Airport, Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA), invites electronic bids for the procurement of a critical electronic spare card for MCR3 constant current regulators of the airfield lighting system at IIAP, Islamabad. The procurement carries Invitation to Tender No. IIAP/1764-36/13/7900/ISSS and reference P166866. The price basis is F.O.R.

The airport has reserved funds for this procurement for financial year 2026-27 and intends to apply part of those funds to eligible payments under the contract. Eligible bidders must be registered with the Income Tax and Sales Tax Departments, hold valid NTN and GST registrations, and appear on the Federal Board of Revenue's Active Taxpayer List.

The procurement will follow the single-stage, two-envelope procedure under PPRA Rule 36(b), using the Least Cost Based Selection technique. It is governed by the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, together with applicable regulations, regulatory guides, procurement guidelines and instructions issued by the Authority.

Electronic bidding documents containing detailed terms and conditions, specifications and requirements are available through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System, EPADS v2.0, at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. Vendors must register on EPADS v2.0 on or before November 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM. A registration tutorial is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc.

Bids must be submitted through EPADS v2.0 by November 12, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Electronic bids will be opened through the same system on November 12, 2026, at 11:30 AM, at Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad. Manual submission of bids will not be entertained.

Each bid must be accompanied by fixed bid security of Rs. 550,000 in the form of a pay order in favour of Pakistan Airports Authority. The original bid security must reach the office before the bid opening date. Any financial instrument found to be fake or dishonoured at any stage may result in blacklisting and legal action.

A Grievance Redressal Committee has been notified under Rule 48 of the Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Its notification is available on the procuring agency's website and at www.ppra.org.pk. Contact the COO / Airport Manager, Logistics Section, GED Building, Islamabad International Airport, Islamabad, telephone 051-95553601-3.