Disbursement of One Time Travel Allowance and Daily Allowance to Merged Areas Players and Officials

This tender from the Directorate of Sports, Merged Areas, Government of Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, invites financial institutions to manage the disbursement of One Time Travel Allowance and Daily Allowance to 1963 players and officials participating in various sports events in Peshawar. The initiative supports the sustainability of sports in the Merged Areas under the AIP Scheme for the financial year 2025-26, focusing on efficient and transparent payment systems. The scope requires bidders to be licensed by the State Bank of Pakistan for branchless banking and biometric verification-based payments. The project involves handling payments to a large number of beneficiaries, ensuring timely and accurate fund transfers. The location at Peshawar Cantt and the involvement of multiple stakeholders demand robust financial and operational controls to meet the scheme's objectives. Bidders must be registered with the Federal Board of Revenue and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority, appearing on the Active Taxpayer List of both. Compliance with PEC categories is not applicable here, but adherence to tax and regulatory requirements for the financial year 2025-26 is mandatory. The tender emphasizes the importance of valid bid securities and strict evaluation under Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Procurement Rules, 2014. The submission deadline is set for 11:00 AM on 1st April 2026, with technical bids opening at 11:30 AM the same day. Bidders must submit e-bids via the e-PADS portal along with one original hard copy to the Directorate of Sports, Merged Areas, Peshawar Sports Complex, Peshawar Cantt. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 25th March 2026 at 12:00 PM at the same venue. Pro-Tip: Ensure the digital and original bid securities are submitted as per instructions to avoid disqualification. Also, verify your registration status on the Active Taxpayer Lists of both FBR and KPRA before bidding to prevent rejection.