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Description / Scope of Work
Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA) is inviting tenders from registered companies, firms, joint ventures and sole proprietors for the award of a currency exchange booth concession at Jinnah International Airport (JIAP) in Karachi, Sindh. The concession involves establishing, operating and maintaining a currency exchange booth at the airport with a reserve price of Rs 3,200,000 per month. The concessionaire will be responsible for all operational aspects within the designated booth located at Level II of Jinnah Terminal, JIAP Karachi, with a license period of five years or until outsourcing of the airport, whichever is earlier.
Eligibility criteria require bidders to be registered companies, firms, joint ventures or sole proprietors in accordance with PAA's standard terms and conditions. The tender is being conducted on a single-stage, two-envelope basis with technical and financial offers evaluated together. Bid security of Rs 5,000 (Five Thousand Rupees only) is required. Detailed terms and conditions governing the concession agreement, operational requirements and regulatory compliance obligations are available in the tender notice.
Interested parties must obtain tender documents from the Commercial Office of the Airport, located at Room No 3016-17, Level III, JTC Building, JIAP Karachi. The tender fee is non-refundable. Last date for purchase of tender documents is 10-08-2026. Bids must be submitted by 11-08-2026 at 1100 hrs in the Main Conference Room (Room No 6035) at Level VI, Terminal Building, JIAP Karachi. Opening will also occur on 11-08-2026 at 1130 hrs. Contact the office during working hours on working days. For further information, contact PAA at telephone 021-99071309 or 021-99071022.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
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PAA is conceding a currency exchange booth at Karachi's main airport on a 5-year term, with monthly reserve price of Rs 3.2M.
Operator bears all booth costs within a fixed terminal location. This is a high-visibility, recurring revenue concession requiring working capital and forex compliance expertise; tight August 2026 deadline suggests imminent airport modernization or contract renewal cycle. Monthly fee structure implies predictable cash flow for established operators.
Who can bid: Registered companies, firms, joint ventures, or sole proprietors eligible per PAA standard terms. Typically requires NTN registration, SECP incorporation (if company/partnership), and likely State Bank authorization for forex operations. No PEC category applicable. Registration status confirmation required at tender document stage.