This tender invites sealed bids for the transportation of wheat goods from Passco Punjab to various Provincial Reserve Centres (PRCs) across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa for the 4th quarter of the financial year 2025-26. Issued by the Food Directorate in Peshawar, this procurement falls under the Vehicles & Auto Parts category, focusing on logistics and transportation services within the province. The contract requires bidders to quote rates per ton per kilometre in Pak Rupees for transporting wheat goods from Punjab to PRCs in Khyber Pakhtunkhwa. The procurement method is a single stage single envelope, ensuring a straightforward bidding process. Bidders must provide an irrevocable Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) or Security Deposit Receipt (SDR) of Rs. 5 million as bid security, which will convert into performance security upon contract award. The successful contractor must sign the agreement within 15 days and provide 10% of the freight value as performance security. The tender emphasizes compliance with government tax obligations including Income Tax, KPRA Sales Tax, Stamp Duty, and DPR Fund. Bidders should ensure they meet the Food Directorate's registration requirements for the year 2025-26 and comply with all applicable government taxes and duties. The tender process includes video recording of the opening for transparency. Contractors must be registered carriage contractors or firms and are restricted to offering rates for only one zone. The Food Directorate advises bidders to maintain valid PEC registration and FBR ATL status for the financial year 2025-26 to avoid disqualification. The submission deadline is set for 20th April 2026, with bids to be received by 10:30 AM on the E-Pads platform. The tender opening will occur the same day at 11:00 AM at the Food Directorate office located at Haji Camp Adda, GT Road, Peshawar. Bidders or their authorized representatives are encouraged to attend the opening session. Pro-Tip: Make sure to prepare your Call Deposit Receipt carefully and submit it in original at least 30 minutes before the tender opening to avoid disqualification. Also, verify your registration status with the Food Directorate to ensure eligibility.