Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP) is inviting bids for the rental provision of two air cooled electrical chillers, each with a capacity of 180 tons, to be deployed at the Expo Centre Karachi on University Road, Sindh. This is a non-consultancy services tender using a single stage, one envelope bidding process. The tender seeks to engage a qualified firm capable of supplying, installing, and maintaining the specified cooling equipment for the duration required. The scope encompasses delivery, commissioning, and operational support of the chillers at the Karachi venue to support the centre's climate control requirements.
Bidders must be registered with the relevant competent authority and demonstrate prior experience in supplying and maintaining similar industrial refrigeration or cooling equipment. The tender follows standard procurement procedures with eligibility verification and technical evaluation criteria outlined in the bid data sheet. Bidders are required to furnish performance guarantees and integrity pacts as part of their submission. Particular emphasis is placed on the contractor's ability to provide reliable, uninterrupted chiller services with proper maintenance protocols and emergency support capabilities.
Bid documents are available from the Trade Development Authority of Pakistan, Deputy Director, Karachi Expo Centre, University Road, Karachi. Interested firms should contact the procuring office via phone at +92-310-358-8092 or email saifullah.panhwar@tdap.gov.pk for bid document acquisition and clarifications. The tender follows a single envelope submission process with technical and financial proposals evaluated together. All bids must be submitted by the advertised closing date, with bid opening conducted transparently according to the standard bidding document framework prescribed for national non-consultancy services.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
Independent analysis by PakistanTender — not part of the official notice. Always confirm details against the original tender document.
TDAP seeks a rental chiller provider for two 180-ton units at Karachi Expo Centre.
This appears to be a one-off equipment hire rather than framework contract, likely supporting a specific event or temporary operational need. Bidders should note the September 2026 tender date suggests immediate or near-term delivery may be required. Competition will likely centre on rental rates, equipment availability and response capability. Equipment must be factory-new or equivalent condition with full warranty and maintenance included.
Who can bid: Bidders typically require SECP registration or equivalent business registration authority approval. PEC category E or equivalent for mechanical/electrical services firms is typically expected. Firms must demonstrate three to five years prior experience supplying similar industrial cooling or chiller equipment. NTN and tax compliance documentation are typically mandatory. No specific minority or local content restrictions are stated.