Procurement of Mini Trucks for Regional Store QESCO Quetta

This tender invites bids for the procurement of 15 mini trucks to be delivered to the Regional Store of Quetta Electric Supply Company (QESCO) in Quetta. The vehicles will support operational logistics and material transport within the region, ensuring efficient service delivery. Bidders must be eligible manufacturers or authorized dealers registered with EPADs and compliant with Income Tax and Sales Tax departments. The procurement follows the PPRA rules on a Free Consignee's Store basis, emphasizing transparency and competitive pricing. The mini trucks must meet the specifications outlined in the bidding documents available on the E-Pak Acquisition & Disposal System (E-PADS) online portal. The site location in Quetta presents logistical challenges due to terrain and weather conditions, requiring robust and reliable vehicles. Bidders should consider these factors when proposing their models and ensure compliance with technical and operational requirements. Participants must hold a valid PEC category and be on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) for the fiscal year 2025-26. The bid security must be submitted as a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) or Bank Guarantee from a scheduled bank in favor of the Chief Executive Officer QESCO Quetta. Tender cost of PKR 5000 is non-refundable and must be deposited with the Finance Director QESCO. Compliance with these financial and regulatory requirements is critical to avoid disqualification. The submission deadline is on the 27th of January 2026, with e-bids accepted only through the E-PADS portal until 10:00 AM, followed by bid opening at 10:30 AM at the Regional Store QESCO Quetta. Hard copies of the bidding documents and original bid security instruments must reach the Manager Material Management QESCO office on Zarghoon Road Quetta before the deadline. Late submissions will be rejected. Pro-Tip: Make sure to verify the original Call Deposit Receipt and Bank Guarantee documents for proper validity and format as per the tender instructions. Missing or incorrect bid security is a common reason for bid rejection, so double-check these details before submission.