Transportation of Imported Wheat from Port Qasim and KPT to Food Department Godowns Karachi

The Regional Directorate of Food Karachi Region invites bids for the transportation of imported wheat for the year 2026-2027. The transportation work involves two main routes: - Transportation of approximately 200,000 M. Tons of imported wheat from Port Qasim (PQ) to the Godowns/PRCs of Food Department Karachi Region - Transportation of approximately 100,000 M. Tons of imported wheat from Karachi Port (KPT) to the Godowns/PRCs of Food Department Karachi Region This tender is issued by the Regional Directorate of Food Karachi Region, located in Karachi, Sindh. The scope includes shifting and transportation of wheat in bulk from ports to designated godowns with strict adherence to the schedule and quality standards. The contractor must ensure timely delivery, proper loading/unloading, and maintain the quality of wheat during transit. Eligibility criteria include registration with FBR and SRB for Income Tax, Sales Tax, and Services Tax, active tax payer status, and possession of a valid NTN and SST certificates. The firm must have at least five years of experience in transportation of wheat or similar goods, with a fleet of at least 200 registered vehicles and a daily lifting capacity of 5000 M. Tons. Bid security amounts are Rs. 4,500,000 for Port Qasim route and Rs. 3,000,000 for Karachi Port route, payable via CDR or pay order. Key dates include bid submission and opening on 16-10-2026 at 11:00 AM and 11:30 AM respectively. Bids must be submitted electronically through the SPPRA EPADS portal and original bid security and tender fee must be delivered to the Deputy Director Food Karachi Region office. The tender document and detailed terms and conditions are available on the e-procurement portal. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all legal documents, including NTN, SST, registration certificates, and financial turnover proof, are complete and attached with the bid to avoid disqualification. Also, timely submission through the EPADS portal and physical delivery of bid security is crucial for acceptance.