Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
Port Qasim Authority invites bids for the hiring of 109 Toyota HiAce A/C vans (made in Japan) or equivalent models with hi-roof wide body and dual air conditioning, 14/15 seater configuration, model 2015 and above. This non-consultancy services procurement is planned for financial year 2026-27 and will be executed through the Single Stage-Two Envelope procedure using Least Cost Based Selection technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules 2004. The service covers provision of vehicles to support Port Qasim Authority's operational requirements in Karachi, Sindh province.
Bidders must be eligible and registered on EPADS v2.0 e-procurement platform. All bids must be accompanied by bid security in the form of a pay order or bid securing declaration on prescribed format. Bidders are required to meet eligibility criteria as detailed in the bidding document, which includes compliance with procurement regulations and authority guidelines issued from time to time.
E-bidding documents containing detailed terms, conditions, specifications and requirements are available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/145311. E-bids must be submitted through EPADS v2.0 on or before Friday, October 23, 2026 at 11:30 AM, with opening scheduled for the same day at 12:00 PM. Manual bid submission is not entertained. Vendors not yet registered on EPADS v2.0 should register at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. Inquiries may be directed to Manager, Stores & Procurement Department, Port Qasim Authority, Ministry of Maritime Affairs, Bin Qasim, Karachi 75020, phone +92-300-550-1524, email imran.ashraf@pqa.gov.pk.
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Port Qasim Authority seeks to hire 109 modern vans (14–15 seater, dual A/C) for FY 2026–27 operations.
This is a hire contract, not purchase, suggesting recurring or sustained operational need across multiple port facilities. Scale is substantial at 109 units. Very tight deadline (October 23, 2026) requires immediate EPADS registration and document preparation. Likely 12+ month hire agreement. Only e-bidding via EPADS platform accepted—no manual submission. Bid security required. Vendors should verify exact vehicle specifications and hire term in detailed SBD.
Who can bid: Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 and meet criteria stated in the bidding document. For hire of vehicles in Pakistan, bidders typically require valid NTN, SECP registration (if company), and relevant transport/logistics license. No PEC registration required for non-construction services. Authority may impose additional compliance requirements specified in Section 30 (Eligibility Criteria) of the SBD.