Pre-Qualification of Freight Forwarders for National Disaster Management Authority Islamabad

The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA), Islamabad, invites e-bids for the Pre-Qualification of Freight Forwarders through EPADS 2.0 from firms registered with the Income Tax and Sales Tax Departments and listed in the Active Taxpayers List of the Federal Board of Revenue. Items being procured: - Pre-Qualification of Freight Forwarders Bidders are required to submit their applications and bids online on EPADS 2.0 at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk. The electronic applications must be submitted by 1100 hours on 6th October 2026 (Tuesday). Late applications will not be accepted. The technical and financial bids will be opened through EPADS 2.0 at 1130 hours on the same day at NDMA Headquarters Islamabad. Eligibility criteria include valid registration with Income Tax and Sales Tax Departments and inclusion in the Active Taxpayers List of the Federal Board of Revenue. This pre-qualification aims to shortlist capable freight forwarding firms for future procurement needs of NDMA. Interested bidders should ensure timely submission via the online portal and comply fully with the bidding instructions. The use of EPADS 2.0 ensures transparency and efficiency in the procurement process. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully review the bidding documents and ensure all required documents and credentials are uploaded correctly on EPADS 2.0 to avoid disqualification due to incomplete submissions.