Provisioning of Rental Vehicles with Drivers for DRAP Field Activities in Islamabad, Peshawar, Lahore, Karachi and Quetta

The Drug Regulatory Authority of Pakistan (DRAP) is procuring rental vehicles with drivers to support its extensive field activities across multiple key cities including Islamabad, Peshawar, Lahore, Karachi, and Quetta. This procurement is specifically for the financial year 2025-26 and aims to facilitate official transportation needs for DRAP's field operations in these regions. The scope includes provision of various vehicles such as cars up to 1000 CC, 1350 CC, 1500 CC, and trucks up to 3000 CC. These vehicles will be deployed in urban and industrial areas, including Islamabad and Rawalpindi, Peshawar city and adjoining areas, Lahore industrial estates, Karachi industrial zones, and Quetta's industrial field activities. The contract duration is approximately 27 days per lot with quantities varying by city. The vehicles must be well-maintained, trouble-free, and not older than 2024 models. Eligible bidders must have a minimum of five years' experience in similar services, valid FBR registration, and must not be blacklisted. Bidders should submit their bids through the EPADS v2.0 system by the deadline. Earnest Money in the form of Pay Order, Bank Guarantee, or Demand Draft is required as per lot specifications. The submission deadline is Thursday, May 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day. Bids must be submitted online; manual submissions will not be accepted. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration and familiarization with the EPADS v2.0 platform to avoid last-minute technical issues. Also, carefully prepare the bid security documents and submit the original before the deadline to avoid disqualification. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for suppliers with fleet management capabilities to engage with a federal regulatory authority and contribute to national health sector logistics.