Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
The Punjab Transport Company, a government-owned entity under the Government of Punjab, invites bids for hiring a firm to provide support staff services including drivers, office boys, and janitorial staff. This non-consultancy services contract is issued for the province of Punjab and seeks qualified service providers registered with relevant authorities. The procuring agency has allocated budget from the Government of Punjab for eligible payments under this contract, which is initially for one year with possibility of extension subject to satisfactory performance and mutual consent.
Eligible bidders must be association of firms, companies, or joint ventures registered with relevant Registration Authorities and Tax Departments including Income Tax and Sales Tax authorities. Bidders shall not be associated with firms engaged by the Procuring Agency for consultancy services on this procurement. Government-owned enterprises may participate only if duly authorized by competent authority. Bidders must not be blacklisted and, in case of joint ventures, all members shall be jointly and severally liable. A bid security of PKR 1,000,000 (within 5% of estimated price) is required, payable through 1Link or Bank Guarantee options digitally via the Punjab e-Procurement System.
Bidding documents are available for download from Punjab E-Procurement System at https://ep.punjab.gov.pk, Punjab Procurement Regulatory Authority website, and Punjab Transport Company website. Bids must be submitted online through the Punjab E-Procurement System on or before 24th September 2026 at 11:00 AM. A pre-bid meeting will be held on 14th September 2026 at 11:00 AM at PTC Headquarters, Hamdard Chowk, Township, Lahore. Bid opening will occur at 11:30 AM on 24th September 2026. Interested bidders may contact PTC during office hours Monday to Friday 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM at telephone 042-111-582-111 or email procurement@ptc.gop.pk.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
Independent analysis by PakistanTender — not part of the official notice. Always confirm details against the original tender document.
Punjab Transport Company seeks a contractor to supply drivers, office boys, and janitorial staff on a managed staffing basis for one year, renewable.
This appears to be a medium-scale recurring service contract typical of PSO needs. Key notice points: bid security at PKR 1 million represents meaningful financial commitment; the tight 10-day timeline from publication to bid closing suggests experienced bidders are expected; pre-bid meeting on 14th September is mandatory for clarification. The 'satisfactory performance' renewal clause suggests performance metrics will apply.
Who can bid: Bidders must be registered with Income Tax, Sales Tax, and relevant Registration Authorities. Joint ventures permitted if all members are jointly liable. Government enterprises may bid if authorized. Bidders cannot be blacklisted. Typically, firms in this category must hold valid tax registration and possess documented capacity to supply the staff categories specified.