Provision of New and Ex-Showroom Vehicles for Official Use

The Press Information Department, Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, Islamabad, is seeking experienced and resourceful Car Rental Agencies for the Financial Year 2026-2027. This procurement involves the provision of new and ex-showroom vehicles including Cars and Coasters for official use on a need basis across Pakistan. Items being procured: - New and ex-showroom vehicles (Cars and Coasters) for official use The scope requires agencies to provide vehicles according to client specifications including make and model. Agencies must ensure immediate replacement in case of vehicle breakdown or chauffeur issues without additional cost. All operational costs such as fuel, tolls, parking, and driver allowances will be borne by the agency. The service will be required nationwide with operational offices in all major cities including Islamabad. Eligibility criteria include registration with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and appearance on the Active Taxpayers List (ATL) for Income and Sales Tax. Firms must also be registered on PPRA's e-PADS 2.0 portal. The tender demands a security deposit of Rs. 500,000 in the form of a Pay Order favoring the Drawing & Disbursing Officer, Press Information Department, Islamabad. The deadline for submission is **June 30, 2026, by 14:00 PM** through e-PADS 2.0 only; no hard copies will be accepted. Bidders should ensure their proposals are complete, signed, and stamped. Blacklisted or incomplete bids will be rejected. Payment will be processed upon verified invoice submission and pre-audit cheque issuance by AGPR. A practical tip for bidders: Carefully prepare your Technical Bid to demonstrate your nationwide operational capacity and ensure your financial documents are up to date on the ATL to avoid disqualification. Timely submission via e-PADS is critical as late bids will not be entertained.