Hiring of Transport Services for 172 Workers Welfare Schools for Years 2026-27 & 2027-28

The Punjab Workers Welfare Fund (PWWF), Lahore, under the Directorate of Education, invites electronic bids (E-Bids) for hiring transport services for 172 Workers Welfare Schools located across 21 districts of Punjab. This procurement covers transport services for the academic years 2026-27 and 2027-28. Bidders are required to submit their bids directly through the designated e-procurement platform. Items being procured: - Transport services for 172 Workers Welfare Schools across 21 districts - Required number of vehicles per school ranges from 4 to 27 - Estimated 2% bid security amounts vary per school, e.g., Rs. 176,400 for Workers Welfare HS School (Boys), Nishtar Colony, Lahore, Rs. 1,820,000 for Workers Welfare School (Girls), Faisalabad The scope includes providing reliable transport services for students of these schools, ensuring vehicles are in good condition and meet all regulatory requirements. Vehicles manufactured or refurbished in the year 2005 or later are acceptable. A refurbished vehicle is defined as one originally manufactured not earlier than 2000 and subsequently refurbished in the year 2005 or later, meeting the specified technical requirements and verified by the Regional Transport Authority (RTA) or Motor Vehicle Examiner (MVE). Eligibility criteria include registration on the Punjab e-Procurement System portal, submission of a 2% bid security of the estimated contract amount, and compliance with all tender document requirements. Bidders must be registered with FBR and have NTN/ATL status. The bidding process will follow the Single Stage Two Envelope procedure. Key dates include the last date for online submission of bids on 24.09.2026 at 11:00 AM, online opening of technical bids on the same day at 11:30 AM, and online opening of financial bids on 08.10.2026 at 11:00 AM. Bids must be submitted electronically via the Punjab e-Procurement System portal (http://ep.punjab.gov.pk) before the deadline. No physical financial instrument or bank guarantee will be accepted. A pre-bid meeting will be held at the office of the Divisional Director of Labour Welfare ten days before the opening of technical bids to clarify the online procurement system usage. Practical tip: Ensure your bid includes all required documents, is submitted on time via the e-Procurement portal, and that your authorized representative has a valid power of attorney to avoid disqualification.