Hiring Transport Services for Students of Workers Welfare School Boys Rana Town Shahdara

The Punjab Workers Welfare Fund under the Labour & Human Resource Department is procuring transport services for the Workers Welfare School (Boys) located in Rana Town Shahdara, Lahore. This procurement is specifically for the school's evening shift and aims to provide pick-and-drop facilities for students over two academic years, 2026-27 and 2027-28. The scope includes hiring vehicles to cover ten specified routes with varying seating capacities and distances, ensuring safe and reliable transportation for students. The technical scope requires vehicles model 2015 or later, with documentary evidence to be attached. The procurement will be conducted through the E-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (E-PADS) portal, ensuring transparency and compliance with Punjab Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) rules. Interested firms must be financially sound, experienced, and registered with the Income Tax Department. They must also submit earnest money in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) equivalent to 2% of the total estimated contract cost in favor of the Headmaster. The original CDR must be submitted physically before the closing time of e-bid submission. Bidders should be registered on EPADS to participate and must submit technical and financial bids separately but online. The technical bids will be opened on 11th July 2026 at 11:30 a.m., followed by the financial bids opening on 22nd July 2026 at 11:00 a.m. The bidding procedure follows the single stage two envelopes system. Firms must obtain at least 70% marks in technical evaluation to qualify for financial bid opening. All rates must include applicable government taxes, and the successful bidder will be required to submit a performance guarantee of 5% of the contract amount. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration on EPADS and to strictly adhere to the submission deadlines and document requirements, especially the original CDR submission, as failure to do so will lead to immediate rejection. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for transport service providers in Lahore to engage with a reputable government department and secure a multi-year contract.