Air Travel Services for Domestic and International Flights

The Center of Excellence China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CoE-CPEC) based in Islamabad invites bids for air travel services covering the booking of domestic and international flights. This tender is specifically for firms with offices in Islamabad or Rawalpindi, registered with the tax authorities and possessing valid NTN and sales tax registration. The procurement is for an Open Framework Agreement spanning three years, aimed at securing reliable air travel booking services for official use. Items being procured: - Air travel booking services for domestic flights - Air travel booking services for international flights The scope includes all services related to air travel bookings, ensuring timely and efficient arrangements for official travel requirements. The contract will be awarded to firms with proven experience of at least three years in similar services, and who are IATA accredited. The tender requires submission of a refundable bid security of Rs. 20,000 in the form of a call deposit receipt favoring Pakistan Institute of Development Economics, Islamabad. Eligibility criteria include valid registration with tax authorities, active taxpayer status on FBR's ATL, submission of bid security, and no blacklisting by any government or private organization. Firms must also provide at least three previous work completion certificates and demonstrate sufficient qualified personnel and office presence in Islamabad or Rawalpindi. The deadline for submission is **July 29, 2026 at 11:00 hours**, with bids opening at 11:30 hours the same day at the office of the Chairman Purchase Committee CoE-CPEC. Bidders should ensure their technical proposals are complete and free from overwriting or cutting to avoid disqualification. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully prepare the technical bid with all required documents including NTN, GST certificates, IATA accreditation, and bid security in the prescribed format. Early submission is advised to avoid last-minute issues and to ensure participation in the tender opening session. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for travel agencies to secure a long-term government contract with a prestigious institution in Islamabad.