Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
The Pakistan National Shipping Corporation (ADMIN) is procuring uniforms, shoes, waistcoats, jerseys, caps, belts with buckles, shoulder loops and name plates for liveried staff during the financial year 2026-27. This is a national-level goods procurement conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 platform. The tender employs a Single Stage-One Envelope bidding process using Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in compliance with Public Procurement Rules 2004 and relevant procurement guidelines. The procuring authority is based in Karachi at the PNSC Building on M.T Khan Road.
Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 to participate. All bids must be accompanied by either a Pay Order as bid security or a bid securing declaration in the format specified in the bidding documents. The tender documents contain detailed specifications, technical requirements, general and special conditions of contract, integrity pact, performance guarantee form and all procurement forms necessary for submission.
Electronic bids prepared according to the e-bidding documents must be submitted through EPADS v2.0 on or before Monday, September 28, 2026 at 11:00 AM. E-bids will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM. Complete bidding documents are available at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/99850. Interested bidders should contact the Admin Department at +92-992-04028 or email admin@pnsc.com.pk for further information.
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PNSC is sourcing complete livery kits for operational staff—uniform sets with branded accessories across multiple sizes and quantities.
The procurement is structured for single-stage e-bidding with LCBS, suggesting straightforward goods supply with minimal technical complexity. Bidders should note the strict September 28 deadline and mandatory EPADS registration; late or manually-submitted bids will be rejected. This appears to be recurring annual procurement given the fiscal year designation, potentially offering pipeline value to qualified uniform/apparel suppliers.
Who can bid: The notice does not state explicit eligibility restrictions. Typically, bidders in Pakistan's procurement framework must hold NTN from the Federal Board of Revenue, possess valid business registration (SECP Certificate of Incorporation or sole proprietorship documentation), and maintain an active EPADS account. For goods supply of uniforms and accessories, no sectoral license (e.g. PEC) is required unless manufacturing/testing equipment is involved.