Hiring Services of Courier Agency for International, National and Local Mails

State Life Insurance Corporation of Pakistan Western Zone Lahore is procuring courier services for the collection and delivery of international, national, and local mails. This procurement is specifically for the Western Zone office located in Lahore. The scope includes timely collection of mails twice daily from the Lahore office and delivery to destinations across Pakistan and worldwide. The courier agency must ensure professional handling, safety, and timely delivery of all mails including urgent and overnight consignments. The contract duration is one year with possible extension as per PPRA rules. The technical scope requires the courier agency to have an operational hub in UAE, a prompt electronic tracking system, 24/7 call center, dedicated chartered aircraft, and electronic booking devices. One company official must be deployed at the Lahore office for daily coordination. The agency must provide acknowledgment receipts for deliveries and maintain high service standards to avoid penalties for delays or misplacement. Eligibility criteria include NTN and GST registration, a physical office in Lahore with sales and marketing staff, at least five years of courier business experience, and a minimum of ten franchises in Lahore. The bidder must also submit undertakings on legal stamp paper confirming no blacklisting and acceptance of all tender terms. Earnest money of Rs. 147,500/- in the form of CDR or pay order is mandatory. Bids must be submitted through the EPADS system and will be opened on 15th July 2026 at 11:00 am in Lahore. Bidders should ensure their technical and financial bids are complete and compliant with all requirements. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully prepare the technical bid with all verifiable documents to meet the minimum 50% technical qualification threshold, as incomplete submissions will be rejected. Timely submission before the deadline and proper earnest money deposit are critical to avoid disqualification.