Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
Pakistan Cricket Board invites sealed bids from suitable and experienced parties for the acquisition of TV Media Rights for Bilateral and Trinational cricket series scheduled from October 2026 through May 2027 for the Pakistan Region. This tender is issued under a Single Stage Single Envelope process and covers broadcast rights for the specified period. The procurement is managed by the Pakistan Cricket Board, headquartered at Gaddafi Stadium in Lahore, Punjab, and represents a significant opportunity in the sports broadcasting sector.
Bidders must be experienced parties with proven capability in media rights acquisition and broadcasting. While the notice does not explicitly state bid security requirements or specific license categories, bidders are typically expected to demonstrate prior experience in sports broadcasting, possession of valid National Tax Number registration, and financial capability to meet contractual obligations. All proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes according to the detailed specifications set out in the Invite to Tender documentation.
Detailed tender documents can be obtained free of cost from Fahad Ajmal, Senior Manager Broadcast and Production, via email at pcb.bidding@pcb.com.pk before 22 September 2026. Sealed proposals must reach the PCB offices at National Cricket Academy, Lahore by or before 12:00 P.M. PST on 28 September 2026. Technical and Financial Proposals will be opened at 02:00 P.M. PST on the same date at PCB offices in Lahore. Queries should be directed to the email address above or by telephone at (92-42) 35717231-4. PCB reserves discretionary authority to cancel, amend or reject any proposals at any stage.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
Independent analysis by PakistanTender — not part of the official notice. Always confirm details against the original tender document.
Pakistan Cricket Board is tendering broadcast rights for bilateral and trinational cricket matches across an eight-month window (October 2026–May 2027) for the Pakistan market.
This is a media rights sale, not a construction or service contract, likely attracting major broadcasters and production companies. The extremely tight closing timeline (proposal deadline 28 September 2026, just days after document availability ends) suggests urgent finalisation. Scale appears large given the duration and premium nature of cricket broadcasting in Pakistan. Recurring rights blocks of this duration typically command substantial valuations.
Who can bid: The notice does not explicitly state eligibility criteria, license categories or registration requirements. Bidders are typically required to be registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission of Pakistan (SECP) or relevant broadcasting regulatory authority, hold valid National Tax Number (NTN), and demonstrate prior experience in media rights acquisition or sports broadcasting.