Conveyance of Mail on Different Routes by Pakistan Post Department

This tender is issued by the Pakistan Post Department based in Lahore, Punjab, for the conveyance of mail on various routes. The contract involves deploying vehicles exclusively for carrying postal articles and mail bags as per the Post Office Act, 1898, and related rules. The service period is for three years with possible extension by mutual consent. The contractor must provide vehicles with hard top bodies painted in the prescribed color and bearing the Pakistan Post Office Department logo. The vehicles will carry daily mail including Sundays and postal holidays, following a strict mail schedule. Items being procured: - Conveyance of mail on different routes - Deployment of vehicles with prescribed color and logo - Carriage of postal articles, mail bags, post office forms, stationery, and stores - Provision of alternate vehicles in case of breakdown or accident The technical scope includes maintaining the mail schedule strictly, ensuring safe custody and delivery of postal articles, and compliance with instructions from authorized postal officials. The contractor is responsible for penalties in case of delays beyond specified limits and must provide security money equal to 5% of the mail subsidy. The contract requires registration of the agreement deed with the Registrar of the specified station. Eligibility criteria include ownership of vehicles, NTN/PST registration, operational offices in Central Punjab, and experience in transport business. Earnest money of Rs. 100,000/- in the form of a bank draft is required. The tender submission deadline is strictly before 10:45 AM on the closing date, with technical bids opened at 11:30 AM the same day. The submission must be addressed to the tender calling authority with the envelope clearly marked 'Tender for Conveyance of Mail'. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure all required documents such as NTN/PST registration, bank statements, and vehicle ownership papers are complete and attached. Also, carefully follow the prescribed vehicle specifications and mail schedule to avoid penalties and disqualification. Timely submission and adherence to the technical bid requirements will enhance your chances of success in this competitive tender.