Hiring of Air Travel Agency for Visa Services and Air Ticketing (International and Domestic)

Punjab Education Foundation (PEF) Lahore invites sealed bids on a Framework Contract basis for the fiscal year 2026-27 from eligible firms, companies, or sole proprietors registered with relevant tax authorities and Punjab e-Procurement (eP) System. The procurement is for hiring an air travel agency to provide visa services and air ticketing for both international and domestic travel. Items being procured: - Visa Services - Air Ticketing (International) - Air Ticketing (Domestic) The scope includes comprehensive visa facilitation and ticketing services to support PEF’s operational travel needs. Bidders must be registered with Income Tax, Sales Tax, and Punjab Sales Tax authorities and have active registration on the Punjab e-Procurement platform. The bidding process follows the Single Stage - Two Envelope Bidding Procedure ensuring transparency and compliance. Interested bidders should note the bid security requirement of 2% of the estimated price, amounting to Rs. 1,000,000. Bids must be submitted online via the Punjab e-Procurement system by 11:00 AM on August 11, 2026. Late submissions will not be accepted. Bids will be opened at 11:30 AM the same day at the PEF office located at 52-L, Gulberg-III near Kalma Chowk, Lahore. Eligibility criteria include valid NTN, Sales Tax registration certificates, and compliance with Punjab Procurement Rules 2014. The bid validity period is 120 days from the closing date. Detailed specifications, eligibility, and terms are available in the bidding documents downloadable from the PPRA website without any fee. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your bid security is properly scanned and uploaded on the Punjab e-Procurement system to avoid disqualification. Early submission is advised to handle any technical issues on the portal.