Hiring of a Firm for Travel Management Services for Pakistan Land Port Authority Islamabad

The Pakistan Land Port Authority PLPA (Pakistan Land Port Authority (PLPA)) invites bids for the hiring of a firm to provide comprehensive Travel Management Services in Islamabad. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27 and aims to engage a qualified firm to manage air travel, lodging, and vehicle rental services for PLPA officers and officials. The scope includes booking and issuance of domestic and international air tickets, arranging hotel accommodations internationally and across Pakistan including land ports and border terminals, and providing rental vehicles of various types with trained drivers. Items being procured: - Air Travel Services (600,000 seats) - Lodging (Hotel Room Booking) Services (600,000 days) - Vehicle Rental Services (600,000 quantity days) The firm must have at least 20 years of experience, be IATA accredited, and hold all relevant licenses including SECP, FBR, and Pakistan Aviation Authority where applicable. The firm should maintain a network of reputable hotels and provide well-maintained, insured vehicles with vetted drivers. Services must be available 24/7 with dedicated coordinators for each service category. Bidders must submit bids through EPADS v2.0 by the deadline and provide bid security in the form of Pay Order or Banker's Cheque. Technical and financial proposals will be evaluated using Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) with a 75% weight on technical evaluation. The contract requires a 10% performance guarantee. The submission deadline is Monday, October 5, 2026 at 09:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day. Bids must be submitted online; manual submissions will not be accepted. The procuring agency is located at 8th Floor Kohsar Block Pak Secretariat, Islamabad Capital Territory. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents and ensure compliance with all eligibility and qualification criteria. A practical tip for bidders is to register early on EPADS v2.0 and ensure all required documents including financial statements, licenses, and technical proposals are complete and uploaded before the deadline to avoid disqualification.