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CAA to Outsource Management of New Airport of Islamabad, Lahore Airport and Karachi Airport

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Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) advertisement in today's (February 7) newspaper.

Outsourcing of Management of Airports

1. Pakistan Civil Aviation Authority (PCAA) invites Request for Prosposals (RFPs) from international companies for outsourcing the operation, management and development of New Islamabad International Airport - Islamabad, Allama Iqbal International Airport - Lahore and Jinnah International Airport - Karachi.

2. Interested companies would be responsible to undertake the "Operation, Management, Maintenance and Development" of aeronautical, non-aeronautical assets and land parcels in order to ensure effective management and development of facilities in and around such airports that are vital to safety and efficiency of airport operations and passenger satisfaction.

3. The scope of work will include but not limited to:

a. Airport operation and management.
b. Passenger facilitation and handling.
c. Complete management of land and airside/aerodrome operations.
d. Maintenance and management of airport buildings, allied infrastructure including airside, equipment, systems, facilities etc.
e. Ensure provision of adequate international standard ground handling facilities.
f. Develop and exploit commercial concessions, airport retails, etc.
g. Future development and expansion of airports infrastructure including runways, terminal building/satellites, avio-bridge, taxiways, cargo village, car parks, maintenance and repair organisation, etc.

4. Interested companies, having demonstrated experience of professional management of "Airport Operation and Development", sound capability to develop non-aeronautical resources for sustainable growth in revenue streams and also the expertise to effectively exploit commercial concessions, travel/airport retails, airport real estate developments etc. for provision of modern and efficient services and facilities at par with world class airports are encouraged to apply for any one or all major airports (separately).

5. Companies applying for New Islamabad International Airport shall ensure its operationalisation by August 1, 2017.

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Re: CAA to Outsource Management of New Airport of Islamabad, Lahore Airport and Karachi Airport

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Maybe companies like the Airport Authority (Hong Kong) and Singapore Changi Group might be interested
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According to news sources, on March 16 Pakistan CAA employees will protest against outsourcing of management of airports of Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore.

The protest/strike will start at 2:00 PM.

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According to a news channel, Hainan Airport Group (HNA Airport Group Company Ltd.?) - hnagroup.com - has completed tour of airports of Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore. The group's officials visited Karachi Airport on March 9 and new Islamabad Airport on March 11.

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Generally i am against out sourcing of critical assets but Pakistan government functionaries are so lame that these steps are bound to happen.

Many of the PK Airports are not utilized according the capacities. Baggage belts are limited, sign boards/display screens are not adequate, Parking should be increased with shuttle to Air port. Transfer lounges are not properly in place. Many facilities which should have to there are not there.

Ideally it should be given on some 10 year Built Operate and Transfer model.
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More companies to visit these three airports in coming days. A total of 28 companies have shown interest.

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Letters seeking explanation issued to CAA employees taking part in protest against outsourcing of the three airports. Action will be taken against those who fail to give satisfactory reply.

Lists of CAA employees taking part in protests also being prepared.

Explanation letters/notices issued to 120 CAA employees at Lahore Airport.

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The deadline for the submission of proposals/bids has been extended from March 25, 2017, to May 24, 2017, according to following corrigendum in March 23 newspaper:

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Today cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif approved outsourcing management of new airport of Islamabad and airports of Karachi and Lahore.

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Re: CAA to Outsource Management of New Airport of Islamabad, Lahore Airport and Karachi Airport

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A good decision at last. Hope CAA and other departments keep a watchful eye on operator not to fleece passengers and airlines.
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TAILWIND wrote: Thu Apr 13, 2017 4:45 am A good decision at last. Hope CAA and other departments keep a watchful eye on operator not to fleece passengers and airlines.
This was my concern exactly. The issue arose when London City was sold to another company and I think some airlines warned that they might change airports if the fees increased under the new ownership to make the money back. iirc there isn't exactly an alternative airport in these cities though.
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In May 18 newspaper:

Corrigendum

Outsourcing of Management of Airports


Reference to our previous advertisement on the above subject published in the newspaper on February 7, 2017 and March 23, 2017 the deadline for the submission of proposals/bids has been extended from May 24, 2017 to June 03, 2017. Proposal submission cut off time is 2400 hours (12 Midnight) on June 03, 2017.

All other clauses will remain the same.

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Ideally different companies should be handling different Airports. And by the end of the year and one the basis of user experience, evaluation could be easier.
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Re: CAA to Outsource Management of New Airport of Islamabad, Lahore Airport and Karachi Airport

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Lahore HIgh Court has ordered to seize the privatization/Outsourcing of Lahore Airport. see the link below

https://www.express.com.pk/epaper/PoPup ... e=20170531
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According to DAWN News channel, Senate Committee has opposed outsourcing management of the airports.

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The committee has recommended outsourcing of airport's car parks, hotels and shops.

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