Custom Clearing Agent and Air Freight for Examination Material Abroad for FBISE Islamabad

This tender invites bids from qualified firms for providing Custom Clearing Agent and Air Freight services for examination materials to be shipped abroad from Islamabad under the Federal Board of Intermediate and Secondary Education (FBISE). The scope covers handling, customs clearance, and air freight of examination packets weighing approximately 9000kg for annual SSC & HSSC exams from February to April and 5500kg from June to September. The work requires prompt clearance, safe delivery, and handling of materials within stipulated timelines at FBISE Islamabad. The contract demands firms with at least 10 years of experience in government organizations, proven capacity to handle large shipments, and compliance with customs regulations. The bidder must provide a performance security of PKR 500,000 and submit bids on the Electronic Procurement and Asset Disposal (EPAD) platform along with a sealed hard copy. The delivery timeline is within 15 days of purchase order issuance. The contract includes liquidated damages of 0.05% per week for delays and a comprehensive 3-year warranty on services. Bidders must be registered with the Income Tax and Sales Tax Departments, appear on the Active Taxpayers List of FBR, and not be blacklisted by any government or international agency. The bid validity period is 40 days from the bid opening date. Technical and financial bids will be evaluated in a single stage, one envelope procedure. The contract will be governed by Pakistani law with dispute resolution through arbitration. Submission deadline is on the 28th of January 2026 at 10:30 AM, with bid opening at 11:00 AM on the same day at the FBISE office located at H-8/4, Islamabad. Bidders should ensure all documents, including proof of legal existence, experience certificates, and bid security, are complete and compliant. Late or incomplete bids will be rejected. Pro-Tip: Ensure to submit the bid on EPAD platform and also provide the sealed hard copy to FBISE before the deadline. Missing either submission will lead to disqualification. Also, carefully check the tender documents for the exact payment terms and performance security conditions to avoid major deviations.