Hiring of Transport/Logistic Firm for Transportation of Textbooks in Punjab

The School Education Department Punjab, through its Programme Monitoring & Implementation Unit (PMIU) under the Punjab Education Sector Reform Programme (PESRP), invites electronic bids (e-bids) from registered Transport/Logistic Firms for the transportation of textbooks to public schools across Punjab. The contract involves transporting approximately 24.59 million free textbooks and other reading materials from the Central Warehouse (CWH) in Lahore to 131 Tehsil Warehouses (TWHs) located in all districts of Punjab Province. The stock consists of around 600-650 containerized trucks with a total loading capacity of 30 tons, 25 tons, 12.5 tons, and 8 tons depending on requirements. The transport will be linked with a tracking system to ensure efficient delivery. Items being procured: - Transportation services for approximately 24.59 million free textbooks and other reading materials - Loading and unloading of books at Central Warehouse, located 35 KM NABI BAKHSH, Ferozepur Road, Lahore - Delivery to 131 Tehsil Warehouses across Punjab Eligible firms must own at least 50 containerized trucks and will be verified by the Excise and Taxation Department. Firms must have the capacity to transport textbooks to all given locations in Punjab. The contract will initially be for one year with the possibility of extension upon satisfactory performance. The bidding document is available electronically via the Punjab e-Procurement System as prescribed by PPRA. Bids must be submitted on the Punjab e-Procurement portal by November 23, 2026, at 11:00 a.m. Bids will be publicly opened the same day at 11:30 a.m. in the presence of bidders or their authorized representatives. A bid security of Rs. 1,200,000 in the form of CDR from a scheduled bank in favor of the Programme Director PMIU-PESRP must be attached/uploaded. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your firm's registration and verification with the Excise and Taxation Department is complete and up to date before submitting your bid to avoid disqualification. Also, familiarize yourself thoroughly with the Punjab e-Procurement System to avoid technical issues during submission.