Conveyance of Mail Services Contract by Pakistan Post

Pakistan Post invites qualified contractors to submit bids for the conveyance of mail services on various routes under a contract period of three years. This procurement is issued by the Pakistan Post Department based in Lahore, Punjab. The contract requires deployment of vehicles with hard top bodies painted in prescribed colors and bearing the Pakistan Post Office Department logo for daily carriage of postal articles and mail bags, including Sundays and postal holidays, according to specified schedules. Items being procured: - Conveyance of mail on different routes using prescribed vehicles - Deployment of vehicles exclusively for mail carriage with specified color and logo - Daily mail delivery and pickup at designated post offices and en-route stops The scope includes providing necessary vehicle capacity for carriage of postal forms, stationery, and stores dispatched by postal stock depots. Contractors must ensure safe custody and timely delivery of mail, comply with postal officials' instructions, and maintain the prescribed schedule. Penalties apply for delays beyond specified thresholds. Contractors must provide alternate transport in case of vehicle faults or accidents. Eligibility criteria include valid NTN/PST registration, ownership of vehicles used, and submission of earnest money of Rs. 100,000 in the form of a bank draft favoring the Postmaster General, Central Punjab Circle, Lahore. Contractors must score at least 60% in the technical bid evaluation based on experience, infrastructure, fleet size, and financial standing. The contract requires a security deposit of 5% of the subsidy amount via bank guarantee. Bids must be submitted through the E-Pads electronic procurement system and a sealed tender form addressed to the tender calling authority, clearly marked 'Tender for Conveyance of Mail'. The deadline for submission is before 10:45 AM on the closing date, with opening at 11:30 AM the same day in the presence of bidders or their representatives. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure all required documents, including valid registration, vehicle ownership proofs, and earnest money bank draft, are complete and attached to avoid disqualification. Familiarize yourself with the Form M-50 (Revised) agreement terms as acceptance requires formal contract execution and registration costs borne by the contractor. This tender offers a significant opportunity for transport service providers with experience in mail conveyance to partner with Pakistan Post for reliable and timely postal delivery services in Lahore and surrounding routes.