Procurement of Non-Consultancy Services by Capital Development Authority Islamabad

The Capital Development Authority (CDA) Islamabad invites bids for the procurement of non-consultancy services under the contract for 'Hiring a private tour operator' for sending 05 regular Christian CDA employees to visit the Holy place of Vatican City, Rome, Italy. The procurement is planned for the fiscal year 2026-27 and will be conducted through the e-procurement portal EPADS v2.0. Items being procured: - Hiring a private tour operator for sending 05 regular Christian CDA employees to Vatican City, Rome The bidding process follows the Single Stage One Envelope procedure with Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique for the technical and financial evaluation. Bidders must be registered on EPADS v2.0 and submit bids electronically. All bids must be accompanied by a Bid Security as described in the bidding documents. The e-bidding documents, terms, conditions, specifications, and requirements are available on the CDA's official website and EPADS portal. Eligibility criteria include registration on EPADS v2.0, compliance with PPRA rules, and submission of earnest money as per the bidding documents. Manual submissions are not allowed. The deadline for bid submission is October 19, 2026, at 11:30 AM, with opening on the same day at 11:30 AM. Bidders are advised to carefully review the bidding documents and ensure timely submission through the EPADS portal. For any queries, contact the Deputy Director, Labour Relation Directorate, CDA. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your EPADS registration is active and complete well before the closing date to avoid last-minute technical issues that could disqualify your bid.