Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
Karachi Port Trust, the port authority of Pakistan's primary maritime gateway, invites sealed bids for the procurement of sling chain for channel buoys in a quantity of 15 sets required for port department operations. The tender is issued under rule 36(b) of the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority Rules 2004 (amended) and carries tender reference P-101557. This procurement supports critical marine infrastructure maintenance and navigation safety at Karachi Port, Sindh province, with detailed scope of work and technical specifications provided in the tender documents available on the electronic procurement platform.
Bidders must be registered on the EPADS (Version 2.0) electronic procurement system to access bidding documents and submit proposals. The tender documents contain complete details regarding technical evaluation criteria, terms and conditions, and submission instructions that bidders are required to review thoroughly before preparing their bids. Karachi Port Trust reserves the right to reject any or all bids and proposals at any time prior to formal acceptance, with reasons for rejection communicated in accordance with PPRA regulations.
Bidding documents are available exclusively for registered bidders on the EPADS (Version 2.0) website at www.epads.gov.pk, where all bids must be submitted electronically. The last date and time for receipt of bids is 14 September 2026 at 10:30 hours, with tender opening scheduled for 14 September 2026 at 11:00 hours on the same date. Interested bidders should visit www.kpt.gov.pk or www.epads.gov.pk for further information, or contact the Director Procurement at KPT Head Office Building, Eduljee Dinshaw Road, Karachi, telephone (021) 9921-4351.
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Karachi Port Trust seeks 15 sets of sling chain for channel buoys—a small, specialised maritime equipment procurement supporting port navigation infrastructure.
The 17-day bidding window (28 August to 14 September 2026) is tight for sourcing marine-grade hardware. Bidders must be EPADS-registered; this appears a one-off equipment purchase rather than a framework contract. Supply of marine-certified sling chains with documented load ratings and corrosion resistance specifications will likely be prerequisites.
Who can bid: Bidders must be registered on EPADS (Version 2.0) platform. Suppliers of marine hardware typically require SECP registration, valid NTN, and certification of product quality standards suitable for port use. No explicit category or license is mentioned; however, suppliers of marine equipment for government contracts typically must hold relevant quality certifications and demonstrate prior port or marine supply experience.