Provision of National and International Courier Services for Pakistan Medical and Dental Council Islamabad and Regional Offices

The Pakistan Medical and Dental Council Islamabad is procuring comprehensive courier services for its headquarters in Islamabad along with regional offices in Lahore, Karachi, Hyderabad, Quetta, Peshawar, and Gilgit-Baltistan. This procurement covers both national/domestic and international courier deliveries. The scope includes twice daily collections from PM&DC offices and timely delivery of packages, with overnight delivery for domestic consignments and 96-120 hours for international shipments. The successful bidder will be responsible for entering courier details into the PM&DC system and sending department-wise notifications via email. Eligible bidders must be registered with the Federal Board of Revenue, appear on the Active Taxpayers List, and have a minimum of five years' experience operating courier services across major Pakistani cities. The bid requires submission of NTN and GST certificates, a company website, and an affidavit confirming no blacklisting by any government or semi-government entity. The bid security is set at a minimum of PKR 500,000 in the form of a pay order, demand draft, or CDR. Bids will be evaluated on criteria including years of experience, number of employees, express service centers, delivery locations, SMS and online tracking capabilities, API integration with PM&DC systems, ISO certification, and audited turnover. The deadline for bid submission is 10:30 am on 4th May 2026, with bid opening at 11:00 am the same day at PM&DC Mauve Area, Islamabad. Bids must be submitted electronically via the E-PADS portal; manual submissions will not be accepted. The contract will be awarded for three years with a possible two-year extension. A pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 23rd April 2026 at 10:00 am at PM&DC Islamabad. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure the original bid security reaches PM&DC before the closing time to avoid disqualification. Also, carefully review the technical and financial bid requirements to avoid common pitfalls such as incomplete documentation or non-compliance with bid security conditions. This tender offers a significant opportunity for courier firms with strong nationwide presence and robust tracking systems to partner with a prestigious government regulatory body.