Hiring of Skilled Outsourced Staff Drivers for Hazara Electric Supply Company Field Formations

This tender invites bids for the provision of skilled outsourced drivers to serve various field formations of Hazara Electric Supply Company (HAZECO) in Abbottabad and surrounding regions. The department requires experienced drivers with valid LTV/HTV licenses and a minimum of five years' driving experience, including a one-week training certificate from Police or Motorway authorities. The scope covers safe and reliable transportation of HAZECO officials, technical staff, and materials across multiple field offices, supporting operational and emergency activities. The contract demands deployment of drivers who are physically fit, disciplined, and domiciled within the HAZECO region, including Haripur, Mansehra, Torghar, Battagram, and Kohistan districts. Drivers must maintain vehicle cleanliness, ensure roadworthiness, and adhere strictly to traffic laws and HAZECO safety protocols. The service provider is responsible for recruitment, background verification, timely wage payments, social security contributions, and compliance with labor laws. Performance will be monitored through monthly reports and surprise audits by HAZECO officials. Bidders should be registered with relevant authorities including GST, NTN, EOBI, and KPESSI, and must not be blacklisted. The contract requires a fixed price bid with a bid security of PKR 1 million and a performance guarantee of 5% of the contract price. The contract period is one year starting from July 1, 2026, with a submission deadline of 20th April 2026 at 10:30 am. Submission must be made online via EPADS with original bid security submitted physically before the deadline. The technical bid will be evaluated on experience, financial strength, and manpower capacity, with a minimum technical score of 60% required to qualify for financial evaluation. The award will be based on combined technical and financial scoring. Pro-Tip: Ensure all bid documents including original bid security and affidavits are complete and submitted timely. Pay special attention to the detailed qualification criteria and mandatory registrations to avoid disqualification. Also, verify the bid security validity period and adhere strictly to the EPADS submission process to prevent rejection.