Logistics and Transport Fleet Management Services for Sindh Institute of Child Health and Neonatology Sites

The Sindh Institute of Child Health and Neonatology (SICHN), Government of Sindh, Karachi, is procuring comprehensive Logistics and Transport Fleet Management Services for its multiple sites across Sindh province. This procurement covers transportation of commodities both within cold supply chains and without cold supply chains, ensuring timely and efficient delivery to SICHN sites including Karachi, Jamshoro, Mirpurkhas, Sujawal, Shaheed Benazirabad, Shahdadpur, Kamber, Sukkur, Larkana, Mirpur Mathelo, and Hyderabad. The scope includes 24/7 transportation services with vehicles ranging from 7 feet Suzuki to 20 feet containers, equipped with cold chain management capabilities such as temperature monitoring devices maintaining +2°C to +8°C for refrigerated consignments. The transporter must provide standby vehicles, maintain operational control systems including logbooks and GPS tracking, and ensure compliance with SOPs for loading, unloading, emergency response, and cold chain management. Delivery timelines are strict: within 24 hours for inter-district and 3 days for intra-district deliveries. Eligible bidders must be registered with FBR, SRB (where applicable), and Sales Tax Department, and demonstrate relevant experience with at least two similar projects of comparable magnitude. PEC category is not specified but bidders must provide valid HTV/LTV driving licenses for drivers, financial soundness with minimum annual turnover of PKR 10 million, and client references. Bid security of 2% of estimated procurement value is mandatory. The bid submission deadline is **June 23, 2026 at 10:30 a.m.**, with technical proposals opened first followed by financial proposals for technically qualified bidders. Bids must be submitted electronically via EPADS portal. The contract will be awarded to the lowest evaluated bidder based on the average rates for specified vehicle categories. Performance security of 5% is required upon award. A practical tip for bidders: ensure all required documents including bid security, valid licenses, financial statements, and client references are complete and properly submitted in the technical proposal to avoid disqualification. Also, familiarize yourself with the EPADS submission process well in advance to prevent last-minute technical issues. This tender offers a significant opportunity for transport companies with cold chain expertise and fleet management capabilities to partner with a leading provincial health institute under a one-year fixed-rate contract. All quoted prices must be inclusive of applicable taxes and duties, and no negotiations on price will be entertained after submission.