Hiring of Vehicles Services on Rental Basis and Procurement of IT Equipment

The Center of Excellence for China Pakistan Economic Corridor (CoE-CPEC), PIDE, invites bids from eligible, experienced, and reputable firms registered with the sales tax department and holding a national tax number (NTN). This tender covers two main procurement categories: hiring of vehicles services on a rental basis across all Pakistan and procurement of IT equipment for the Centre of Excellence for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor. Items being procured: - Hiring of Vehicles Services on Rental Basis all Pakistan - Procurement of IT Equipment for Centre of Excellence for China-Pakistan Economic Corridor The technical scope includes provision of reliable vehicle rental services nationwide and supply of IT equipment suitable for the operational needs of CoE-CPEC. Bidders must ensure compliance with all technical specifications and service standards as outlined in the tender documents. Eligibility criteria require firms to be registered with the sales tax department, possess a valid NTN, and demonstrate relevant experience in similar contracts. The tender process follows a closed framework agreement for vehicle services and competitive bidding for IT equipment. The closing date and time for submission of bids is August 11, 2026 (Tuesday), at 11:00 a.m. Bids must be submitted in sealed envelopes or through the EPAD 2.0 system as specified. The bid opening will occur on the same day in the presence of bidders at the office of the Chairman, Purchase Committee, CoE-CPEC, PIDE. Tender documents are available on the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) website and the Institute's official website www.pide.org.pk. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully review the submission requirements for each category, ensuring that vehicle service bids comply with the sealed envelope submission while IT equipment bids are submitted via EPAD 2.0. This will prevent disqualification due to procedural errors and improve chances of success.