Hiring of Transport Services for Workers Welfare School Girls Bahawalpur

The Punjab Workers Welfare Board, Labour Department is procuring transport services for the Workers Welfare School Girls located in Bahawalpur. This tender invites income tax registered firms or companies to provide pick and drop transport facilities for students of the school for two years covering the financial years 2026-27 and 2027-28. The scope includes hiring 8 vehicles with seating capacities ranging from 27 to 62 seats, servicing multiple routes such as Giulan Hati, Dera Masti, Sama Satta, Lodhran, Akhtar Abad, Tibba Badar, Ashraf Sugar, and Rama Phatak. Vehicles must be model 2015 or later, and a one-student-one-seat ratio is mandatory. Eligible bidders must be registered with FBR and have relevant experience in transport services. The procurement will be conducted through the E-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (E-PADS) portal, ensuring transparency and compliance with PPRA rules. Earnest Money in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) at 2% of the estimated cost is required, payable to the Principal of Workers Welfare School (Girls), Bahawalpur. The original CDR must be submitted physically before the closing time of bid submission to avoid rejection. The last date for bid submission is 11 July 2026 by 11:00 AM, with technical bids opening the same day at 11:30 AM. Financial bids will be opened on 22 July 2026 at 11:00 AM. Bidders must submit complete, signed, and stamped technical and financial bids online via the E-PADS portal. Manual or late submissions will not be accepted. Firms must secure at least 70% marks in technical evaluation to qualify for financial bid opening. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on the E-PADS portal and to prepare all required documents meticulously, especially the original CDR, to avoid disqualification. Familiarity with the single-stage two-envelope bidding procedure and strict adherence to submission deadlines will enhance chances of success in this competitive tender.