Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
Directorate of Procurement (Air), Pakistan Air Force, based at PAF Base Nur Khan Rawalpindi, invites sealed competitive tenders for the procurement of twenty distinct IT and communication equipment categories valued across multiple contracts. The tender scope encompasses procurement of High Performance Operating Centre (HPOCC) spares, high-capacity Satcom terminals, walkie talkie accessories, multiple types of batteries and stabilizers, multiplexer Dynaflex systems, tactical radios, LTE feature phones, video conferencing service upgrades, IT spares for simulator centres, networking hardware, field communication exchanges, NGN aggregation switches and routers, network hardware for last-mile connectivity, mobile communication nodes, WAN encryptors, secure encrypted network gateways, tents, and sand bags. Quantities range from single units to twenty-five units across various categories, with estimated completion periods extending from three to six months post-contract signature. The tender is published for execution at PAF Base Nur Khan in Rawalpindi, Punjab.
Eligibility criteria require firms to be registered or indexed with Directorate General of Defence Purchases (DGDP) to participate on earnest money basis. Unregistered or unindexed firms interested in competing are mandated to provide minimum six months of bank statements demonstrating financial capability, proof of go-down facilities, and evidence of manufacturer or stockist status. For FOR tenders, bidders must submit two photocopies of National Identity Card of the owner and agency agreements with original equipment manufacturers. An undertaking under Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) on judicial stamp paper of Rs. 100 must be provided prior to tender document issuance. Past performance based on previous defaulted contracts, late deliveries, or late submission of bank guarantees will be considered as essential benchmark in acceptance or rejection of quotations. Unregistered firms must submit a treasury challan of Rs. 2,000 debitable to Main Head XLVII Main Head XII Sub Head A.
Tender documents and detailed specifications can be downloaded from the PAF official website www.paf.gov.pk under the Media section and PAF Ads heading, or from PPRA website at www.ppra.org.pk. General instructions for suppliers are available in the Guidelines section. Bidders requiring additional clarification may contact respective department personnel: for S. Nos. 1–3 contact ADP-41 at 051-9281361; S. Nos. 4–5 ADP-42 at 051-9281365; S. Nos. 6–14 DDP-43 at 051-9271492; S. Nos. 15–16 ADP-44 at 051-9281366; S. Nos. 17–18 ADP-45 at 051-9281365; S. Nos. 19–20 ADP-47 at 051-9281367. Request for issuance of IT will be entertained seven days before the opening date of each tender. Tender opening commences between 1030 hours and 1230 hours on the respective opening dates for each lot, with closing date standardized at 20 October 2026.
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PAF procures 20 distinct IT/comms equipment categories—HPOCC spares, Satcom terminals, tactical radios, NGN switches, WAN encryptors, field exchanges, plus ancillaries (batteries, tents, sandbags).
Quantities 1–25 units per category; delivery 3–6 months. Scale is medium-to-large fragmented contract (multiple lots). Unregistered firms face Rs. 2,000 treasury challan burden plus stringent OEM documentation requirements. Past performance defaults/delays heavily weight rejection—PAF screening is rigorous. This is defence procurement with strict compliance and lead-time risk.
Who can bid: DGDP registration/indexing required; unregistered firms must submit 6-month bank statements, go-down proof, OEM/stockist certification, and Rs. 100 NDA stamp. FOR tenders require owner ID photocopies and OEM agency agreements. Unregistered bidders liable for Rs. 2,000 treasury challan. Past contract defaults or late guarantees bar disqualification.