PIA Buying & Refurbishing Ground Support Equipment

[Abbas Ali]

PIA tender notice in today's (May 30) newspaper for procurement of Ground Support Equipment (GSE) including:

Lower lobe loader.
Air conditioning van.
Mini truck.
Ambulift.
Aircraft towing tractor/tug master.
Passengers steps.
Baggage belter.
Ground Power Unit (GPU).
Air start cart/unit.



Abbas

[Abbas Ali]

Mobile Passenger Stairs

TLD and Timsan met bidding conditions.

TLD mobile passenger stairs:
http://www.tld-group.com/products/passenger-steps/

Timsan mobile passenger stairs:
http://www.timsan-gse.com/products/prod ... ge=0&id=32

Info source: http://www.piac.com.pk/cms/BidReports/1 ... C50014.pdf

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Ambulift

TLD and Timsan met bidding conditions.

TLD Ambulift:
http://www.tld-group.com/products/cater ... htp-pm5-9/

Timsan Ambulift:
http://www.timsan-gse.com/products/prod ... 51&lang=en

Info source: http://www.piac.com.pk/cms/BidReports/1 ... C50012.pdf

Abbas

[Abbas Ali]

Conventional aircraft towing tractors (for towbar attached towing) that met bidding criteria:

TMX-450-50 by TLD - evaluated cost 320,000/- euros.
http://www.tld-group.com/products/conve ... s/tmx-450/

TMX 550-55 by TLD - evaluated cost 350,000/- euros.

Challenger 430 by Trepel - evaluated cost 324,700/- euros.
http://www.trepel.com/products/aircraft ... r-430.html

DC12-44-400 by Douglas - evaluated cost 347,900/- euros.
http://www.douglasequipment.co.uk/

Lowest evaluated bidder: TLD 320,000/- euros for TMX-450-50.

Info Source: PIA

TMX-450 Aircraft Towing Tractor

The TMX-450 Aircraft Towing Tractor, with a maximum driveline capability of 32,000daN (70,500lbs) is designed to perform push back and towing operations on medium and wide body aircraft (like the B767, A300, A310, A330, A340 up to the 500 and 600, B777, B747, A380.).

Its ergonomic design provides maximum driver comfort and increased visibility.

TLD’s high standards of build and component quality make the TMX-450 a durable and reliable tractor.

Info Source: tld-group.com

Abbas

[Abbas Ali]

PIA tender notices in today's (June 28) newspapers:

For procurement of refurbished/used ground support equipment (GSE):

2 x AC Van
1 x Start Cart
2 x Lower Lobe Loader
10 x Ground Power Unit (GPU)
3 x Baggage Belter
3 x Passenger Step
3 x Passenger Coaster
3 x Tug Master



For procurement of:

3 x Air Start Cart



Abbas

[Abbas Ali]

PIA tender notice in today's (September 30) newspaper for procurement of refurbished/used ground support equipment (GSE):

2 x AC Van
1 x Start Cart
2 x Lower Lobe Loader
10 x Ground Power Unit (GPU)
3 x Baggage Belter
3 x Passenger Step
3 x Passenger Coaster
3 x Tug Master



Abbas

[Abbas Ali]

According to Abb Takk news channel, six AC Vans for PIA have arrived in Pakistan from USA.

The vans will be distributed to airports of Islamabad, Karachi and Lahore.

In the past there were incidents in which a number of passengers in the aircraft began feeling unwell due to poor performing AC Vans, according to the news channel.

Abbas

[Abbas Ali]

https://twitter.com/Danyal_Gilani/statu ... 7447089152

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[Abbas Ali]

CEO visits Ramp and Food services divisions

Karachi; March 26, 2017 - CEO PIA, Bernd Hildenbrand visited the Ramp Services and Food Services divisions of the airline here this afternoon.

Talking to senior PIA management on this occasion the CEO expressed the satisfaction that during the last one year PIA has added 24 new GSE which include AC vans, baggage belts, ambu-lifters and hi-lifters, while four Ground Power Units are on their way. In addition, renovation of old equipment is also being done using airline's indigenous resources.

During the visit he inspected the Ground Support Equipment (GSE) and passenger transport vehicles refurbished by PIA, using indigenous resources, saving millions to the airline.

He said an airline is not only the aircraft and ground equipment is its integral part but unfortunately PIA's current ground equipment is mostly over 25 years old and no investment was done for many years. That is why, he said, it is very important that all existing equipment is taken good care of so that it serves the airline well in the months and years to come.

The CEO was pleased to note that a lot of improvements have been brought about in the working of these divisions. He said work is being done in the right direction but there's still a long way to go.

Mr. Hildenbrand asked the management to ensure improved efficiency in their respective departments, particularly focusing on cleaning and maintenance of ground support equipment. He also visited different areas of maintenance facility.

The CEO particularly appreciated the steps taken in the Catering division during last one year to organize its work and to ensure cleanliness of premises and hygiene of food.

Source: PIA Press Release (March 26, 2017)

[Abbas Ali]

PIA tender notice in May 19 newspaper for:

Procurement of nine new baggage trucks.

Renovation of four hi-lifters.



Abbas

[Abbas Ali]

PIA bids invitation in June 22 newspaper for the procurement of new Ground Support Equipment (GSE)/vehicles.

15 x Baggage Tractor
12 x Ground Power Unit (GPU) 180 kVA
8 x Baggage Belter
6 x Passenger Steps
6 x Ramp Passenger Bus
6 x Passenger Coaster
5 x Air Conditioning Unit (ACU)
5 x Lower Lobe Loader
5 x Aircraft Towing Tractor
3 x Ambulift
2 x Air Start Cart



Abbas

[Abbas Ali]

CTV CHO - cho.co.th - of Thailand qualified for hi-lifters.

Info Source: PIA

Abbas

[Abbas Ali]

PIA tender notice in September 27 newspaper for:

Refurbishment of three high lifters (vehicle serial numbers 1601, 1602 & 1614) at Karachi Station.

Refurbishment of one high lifter (vehicle serial number 1593) at Islamabad Station.



Abbas

[Abbas Ali]

For Aircraft Tractor Trepel (trepel.com) is the lowest evaluated bidder.

For Passenger Coaster COBUS Industries (cobus-industries.de) is the lowest evaluated bidder. For Cobus 3000 (http://www.cobus-industries.de/en/produ ... -3000.html).

For Ground Power Unit (GPU) TLD (tld-group.com) is the lowest evaluated bidder.

For Air Conditioning Unit (ACU) TLD (tld-group.com) is the lowest evaluated bidder.

For Air Start Cart TLD (tld-group.com) is the lowest evaluated bidder.

For Baggage Belter TLD (tld-group.com) is the lowest evaluated bidder.

Info Source: piac.aero

Abbas

[Abbas Ali]

For Ambulift/Medical Lift Mallaghan is the lowest evaluated bidder.

Info Source: piac.aero

Mallaghan Medical Lift model ML6100T is offered:

http://mallaghangse.com/portfolio-items ... cal-lifts/

Abbas

[Abbas Ali]

For Passenger Coaster/Minibus, Golden Dragon model XML6722J18 (goldendragonbus.com) offered by VPL Limited (vpl.com.pk) has been selected.

Info Source: piac.aero

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