Hiring Transport Services for Workers Welfare School Sahiwal Routes

The Labour & Human Resource Department under the Punjab Workers Welfare Fund invites bids for hiring transport services for Workers Welfare School located in Sahiwal. This procurement is specifically for providing pick and drop facilities to students of the school for two academic years 2026-27 and 2027-28. The scope includes hiring 20 vehicles covering multiple routes such as Noor Jhang, Jahan Khan, Harrapa Station, and others with seating capacities ranging from 14 to 52 students per vehicle. The total transport service will cover distances up to 72 kilometers on double sides. Interested firms must be financially sound, experienced, and registered with FBR and ATL. Vehicles must be model 2015 or later, and bidders are required to submit earnest money in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) equal to 2% of the total estimated contract cost in favor of the Principal Workers Welfare School, Sahiwal. The original CDR must be submitted physically before the closing time of e-bid submission to avoid immediate rejection. The procurement will be conducted through the E-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (E-PADS) portal, and all bids must be submitted online by 11:00 AM on 11th July 2026. Technical bids will be opened the same day at 11:30 AM, while financial bids will be opened on 22nd July 2026 at 11:00 AM. Bidders should ensure their bids are complete, signed, stamped, and submitted only via the E-PADS portal. The single stage two envelopes bidding procedure will be followed. It is important to note that one student per seat ratio will be observed strictly. Successful bidders will also be required to submit a performance guarantee in the shape of a CDR at 5% of the contract amount prior to signing the contract. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully review the detailed terms and conditions available on the Punjab eProcurement website and ensure vehicle models and documentation comply fully to avoid disqualification.