Hiring of Services for Umrah Package for Virtual University of Pakistan

Virtual University of Pakistan invites sealed tenders through EPADS v2.0 for hiring services of an Umrah package specifically for the successful employees of the 3rd Umrah Draw. The procurement is managed by the Procurement Department, Directorate of Finance, located at Sir Syed Memorial Society Building, 19-Ataturk Avenue, G-5/1, Islamabad. Items being procured: - Umrah package for 8 pilgrims (6 males, 2 females) - Package duration: 15 days - Departure cities: Islamabad (3 persons), Lahore (4 persons), Karachi (1 person) - Accommodation: Three rooms (two triple sharing, one double sharing) in minimum 4-star hotels within walking distance of Masjid al-Haram and Masjid an-Nabawi (VOCO Makkah or equivalent, Saja Al Madinah or equivalent) - Private air-conditioned transportation including airport transfers, Makkah-Madinah transfer, local transport, and Ziarat arrangements - Umrah visa processing - Medical/health insurance as required by Saudi authorities - Return air tickets The scope requires licensed and registered Umrah service providers with at least 5 years of experience, valid NTN and Sales Tax registration, and evidence of prior institutional or corporate Umrah arrangements. Bidders must submit a complete travel itinerary, hotel details, room allocation, airline and flight details, visa and insurance information, transportation details, Ziarat program, and total package cost inclusive of service charges. Bid security of Rs. 75,000 in the form of DD, PO, CDR, or Bank Guarantee is mandatory. Tender fee of Rs. 1,000 must be deposited online and original deposit slip attached. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 and a hard copy with original bid security must be delivered to the Procurement Department by 02:00 PM on September 24, 2026. Bids will be opened at 02:30 PM the same day. The University reserves the right to accept or reject any bid or annul the procurement process as per PPRA Rules. Payment will be made after verification and submission of invoices. Penalties apply for delays or substandard services. Force Majeure conditions are recognized. Interested bidders should ensure all mandatory documents are attached including bid security, tender fee deposit slip, financial soundness certificate, affidavit of non-blacklisting, NTN and GST certificates, tax returns, IATA certificate, and Umrah tour operator license. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your bid documents uploaded on EPADS v2.0 exactly match the hard copy submitted physically to avoid disqualification. Pay close attention to the bid security and tender fee requirements to maintain responsiveness. This tender is a valuable opportunity for qualified Umrah service providers to serve a reputable educational institution in Islamabad with a well-defined package and clear evaluation criteria.