Hiring the Services of a Courier Company

Pakistan Revenue Automation Pvt Limited (PRAL) based in Islamabad Capital Territory is procuring the hiring services of a courier company under Tender No. P-11/2026. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2025-26 and aims to secure reliable courier services for the movement of goods and documents between multiple PRAL offices across Pakistan. The scope of work includes managing consignments and parcels nationwide, with responsibilities for timely delivery and handover at designated destinations. The courier company must provide an online shipment tracking system and cover a comprehensive list of cities, towns, and villages. Tariff rates are requested for within city, within province, and inter-province deliveries, including overnight and detained services with specified weight categories. Insurance charges for equipment categories must also be detailed. Key delivery locations include Islamabad, Karachi, and Lahore data centers. Eligibility criteria require bidders to be registered companies with valid NTN and GST, active taxpayers, and not blacklisted by any government or semi-government entity. Experience in providing courier services to local, international, or multinational clients, including public and private sectors, is mandatory. Bidders must submit a technical bid with documentary proof of client portfolio, delivery network, and compliance to scope of work. The contract duration is one year, extendable up to two years based on performance. The tender follows a single stage-one envelope procedure with bids submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 by May 14, 2026, 11:00 AM. Bid security in the form of pay order or demand draft is required. Manual submissions are not accepted. The evaluation will be based on least cost selection. The contract manager and contact details are provided for clarifications. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration and submission on EPADS v2.0, as late or manual bids will be disqualified. Also, carefully prepare the bid security documents and ensure all eligibility proofs are complete to avoid rejection. The submission deadline and bid opening times are strictly enforced by PRAL.