Hiring of Courier Services for Utility Stores Corporation Islamabad

This tender invites bids from financially sound and reputable courier companies for providing courier services to the Utility Stores Corporation of Pakistan (Pvt) Limited at its Head Office in Islamabad and its zonal/regional offices. The scope includes timely and secure delivery of documents and parcels, ensuring efficient communication across multiple locations in Islamabad. The department requires firms registered with Income Tax and Sales Tax Departments and listed as active taxpayers with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) at bid opening. Bidders must submit their proposals electronically via the E-PADS platform, adhering strictly to the single stage two envelope procedure under Rule 36 (b) of the Public Procurement Rules, 2004. Manual submissions are not accepted. The contract will be awarded on a lump sum basis to the most advantageous bid. The earnest money required is PKR 100,000, and all bids must comply with tax deduction rules and provide NTN and Sales Tax registration certificates. Participants should ensure they meet the 2025-26 fiscal year requirements, including valid FBR registration and no blacklisting status. An affidavit on legal stamp paper worth Rs.100/- confirming no litigation or blacklisting is mandatory. This tender does not require PEC categorization as it is a service contract. The submission deadline is set for 27th January 2026 at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM on the same day via E-PADS. The physical office address for correspondence is Head Office Plot No 2039 F-7/G-7 Blue Area, Islamabad. Bidders must register on the E-PADS portal at http://eprocure.gov.pk to participate. Pro-Tip: Make sure to carefully review the tender documents on the official USCP and E-PADS websites for any specific stamp duty or affidavit requirements, which are often overlooked and can lead to disqualification.