Pre-Qualification of Air Ticketing and Travel Agencies for Domestic and International Services

The Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC), an autonomous corporation under the Ministry of Energy (Petroleum Division), Islamabad, is inviting proposals for the pre-qualification of air ticketing and travel agencies. This procurement is specifically for agencies capable of providing domestic and international air ticketing and allied travel services to PMDC officials. The scope includes air ticketing services, visa assistance, 24/7 dedicated personnel for bookings and cancellations, timely delivery of tickets at PMDC premises or other designated locations, prepaid ticket advice, and offering competitive flight schedules and fares including promotional discounts. Additional services include travel arrangements through foreign carriers, travel-related insurance, hotel reservations, vehicle rentals, travel advisories, health requirement advice, and overall travel management coordination for PMDC officials. The pre-qualified agencies will be considered for long-term framework agreements initially for two years, extendable by one year. Interested bidders must demonstrate proven experience with a minimum of 3-5 years in air ticketing and travel management, especially with government, semi-government, autonomous bodies, or corporate clients. They must have operational capacity including qualified travel consultants, computerized reservation systems, 24/7 customer support, and presence in major Pakistani cities. Registrations required include NTN, GST, and a valid travel agency license. Financial soundness with audited statements for the last three years and a clean litigation and blacklisting record are mandatory. The submission deadline is **22 June 2026** by 11:00 AM via EPADs electronic submission system. Proposals will be opened the same day at 11:30 AM. The submission address is the PMDC Head Office, Sector H-9/4, Islamabad. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all technical and financial documents are complete and uploaded correctly on EPADs well before the deadline to avoid last-minute technical issues. Earnest Money or CDR requirements are not explicitly mentioned but bidders should be prepared as per PPRA rules. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for travel agencies registered with FBR and active on the ATL to secure a prestigious government contract in Islamabad with PMDC, a key energy sector corporation.