Hiring of Transport Services for Pick and Drop Facility for Students of University of Okara

The University of Okara is inviting bids for the hiring of transport services to provide pick and drop facilities for its students. This procurement is specifically for the University of Okara located in Okara city, Punjab province. The university has a large student body exceeding 14,000 students along with over 600 staff members, necessitating reliable and efficient transportation services. Items being procured: - Hiring of Transport Services for Pick & Drop facility for students of University of Okara, Package 001 with an estimated cost of Rs. 262,000 - Hiring of Transport Services for Pick & Drop facility for students of University of Okara, Package 002 with an estimated cost of Rs. 623,400 The scope of this tender includes providing transportation services that ensure safe and timely pick and drop of students. The service provider must be registered with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Provincial Sales Tax Authorities (PRA). Bidders must be active taxpayers registered on the e-Punjab Acquisition and Disposal System (e-PADS). The technical and financial bids will be submitted electronically through the e-PADS portal. Eligibility criteria include valid FBR registration, active tax status, and compliance with provincial sales tax regulations. Experience in providing transport services to educational institutions will be advantageous. The bid security amounts are Rs. 100,000 for Package 001 and Rs. 200,000 for Package 002, to be submitted in the form of Bank Guarantee, CDR, Banker’s Cheque, Pay Order, or Demand Draft in favor of the Treasurer, University of Okara. The key submission deadline is **August 12, 2026, at 11:30 AM** for electronic bids, with bid opening scheduled on the same day at 12:00 PM. Physical submission of bid security must be completed before the closing date at the Additional Treasurer’s office located at 2-Km, Multan Road, Renala Khurd By Pass, Okara. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure early uploading of bids on the e-PADS portal well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues. Also, carefully review all bidding documents available on the PPRA and e-PADS websites to comply fully with the tender requirements.