Air Ticketing Services Prequalification by National University of Medical Sciences

National University of Medical Sciences (NUMS), Rawalpindi, Punjab invites prequalification applications from reputable and experienced IATA-accredited air travel agencies for provision of air ticketing services. The tender reference is MS/Proc/2026/54. The scope encompasses domestic and international air ticket reservations, issuance for all major airlines, flight revalidation and amendments, ticket cancellation and refund processing, emergency travel arrangements, hotel reservations, visa facilitation, travel insurance, itinerary planning, and round-the-clock 24/7/365 customer support on an as-needed basis. This is a framework agreement for recurring service provision.

Eligible firms must demonstrate a minimum of five years relevant experience as a registered travel agency, hold valid and active IATA membership, and be registered with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) with compliance in both income and sales tax on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL). Firms must be capable of providing round-the-clock services throughout the year with reliable local and international ticketing solutions. No specific bid security amount is mentioned in the prequalification notice.

Prequalification documents are available from the Office of Procurement Directorate at NUMS ATR Building, Adyala Road, near APS&C (Girls), Rawalpindi, against a non-refundable fee of Rs. 3,000 payable via pay order during working hours (0800–1600) from Friday 17th July 2026 to Monday 10th August 2026. Completed applications marked "Application for Prequalification of Air Travel Agency" must be delivered by 1000 hours on Monday, 10th August 2026. Applications will be opened the same day at 1030 hours in the Conference Room, ATR Building. Evaluation follows Public Procurement Rules 2004 (Rules 15 and 16) based on technical and financial criteria. For further information, contact Procurement Directorate on 051-8909018.

NUMS seeks prequalified air ticketing agencies for a framework arrangement covering domestic and international bookings plus ancillary travel services. This is recurring business with 24/7 operational demands, implying a vendor must have robust systems and staffing capacity. The five-year experience threshold and IATA accreditation requirement are standard but will exclude younger agencies. The tight prequalification window (24 days to acquire documents and submit) and August 2026 deadline suggest implementation may be imminent; successful prequalification is gateway to contract award.

Who can bid: Applicants must hold valid IATA membership, demonstrate minimum five years experience as registered travel agency, and maintain active FBR registration with income and sales tax compliance on the Active Taxpayer List. No PEC rating is applicable. IATA accreditation is mandatory; FBR status is non-negotiable.