Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
Mercy Corps, a non-religious, non-profit and non-governmental international humanitarian organization, is inviting eligible insurance companies to submit proposals for a Group Health Insurance policy covering Mercy Corps staff for the year 2026-27. The tender is issued from the Mercy Corps office located in Islamabad, Sindh province. Insurance companies interested in bidding must complete and submit an Intent to Bid (ITB) form as the first step in the procurement process. This tender seeks comprehensive health insurance coverage for organizational staff and represents a significant contracting opportunity for qualified insurers operating in Pakistan.
Eligible insurance companies must be registered and authorized to operate in Pakistan. Interested bidders should possess valid licenses and regulatory approvals from relevant insurance authorities. The completion and submission of the Intent to Bid form is a mandatory preliminary requirement before full proposal submission. Bidders must demonstrate their capability to provide group health insurance services and meet all regulatory and compliance standards set by the organization.
The Intent to Bid form can be downloaded from https://tinyurl.com/PAKISD2583 or collected in person from Mercy Corps office at Plot #190, Street# 6, Sector I-9/2, Islamabad. Completed ITB forms must be submitted by September 21, 2026 at 11:45 pm either via email to islamabadib@mercycorps.org with the tender reference number in the subject line, or by hand delivery to the tender box at the Islamabad office. Following the ITB submission deadline, Request for Bid or Request for Proposal documents will be sent to qualified insurance companies according to their stated communication preferences. Intent to Bid does not constitute any transactional obligation between Mercy Corps and the intended offeror.
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Mercy Corps is soliciting health insurance proposals for staff coverage in 2026-27 via a two-stage process beginning with Intent to Bid submission.
This appears to be an annual or recurring contract for organizational health coverage, likely medium to large scale given Mercy Corps' international operational footprint. The ITB stage is preliminary; the actual proposal process begins after September 21, 2026. Insurers should verify their Pakistan regulatory standing and readiness to serve an INGO employee population before committing to bid.
Who can bid: Insurance companies must be registered, licensed and authorized to provide group health insurance in Pakistan. Typical requirements include valid regulatory approval from the State Bank of Pakistan or relevant insurance authority, demonstrated financial stability, and compliance with local insurance regulations. No specific PEC or other sectoral classification applies to insurance providers.