Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
The Trading Corporation of Pakistan (TCP) invites pre-qualification applications from national transporters and logistics service providers to join its panel for on-demand cargo transportation services. This is an open framework agreement procurement for non-consultancy services with reference number FFW9766, funded from Non-ADP resources. The framework agreement period is 24 months, with successful pre-qualified applicants expected to be invited to subsequent call-off contract bidding. The prequalification is open to all national applicants meeting specified eligibility criteria, and interested parties can access complete prequalification documents through the EPADS v2.0 platform during office hours. TCP is based in Karachi, Sindh, with offices at 4th & 5th Floor, Block-B, FTC Building, Shahrae Faisal.
Eligibility requirements and qualification criteria are detailed in the prequalification document. Applicants must meet minimum standards for operational capacity, fleet availability, compliance certifications, and past experience in cargo transportation. The notice specifies evaluation criteria that will be applied to assess qualified applicants, though detailed eligibility thresholds are contained within the framework data sheet and supplementary annexures attached to the bidding document.
Prequalification documents are available through EPADS v2.0 electronic portal. Invitations to bid are expected to be issued on Tuesday, October 20, 2026, to all prequalified applicants. The open framework agreement is anticipated to be signed with successful bidder(s) on Friday, October 30, 2026. Applicants requiring further information should contact TCP's Manager at phone +92-311-203-1200 or email mgr.dpod@tcp.gov.pk during office hours.
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TCP seeks to pre-qualify national transport operators for a 24-month framework panel supplying cargo transportation on call-off basis.
This is a recurring, on-demand service contract with significant scale potential given TCP's trading mandate and Karachi hub location. Pre-qualification stage implies substantial upstream vetting; only qualified firms proceed to October 2026 bidding. Transport operators must demonstrate operational maturity, fleet adequacy, and prior experience to qualify. The framework structure suggests ongoing work for selected providers, making this valuable for logistics operators seeking stable corporate clients.
Who can bid: Typically transport service providers must possess valid business registration (SECP/NTN), operational transport permits, PEC or equivalent relevant authority registration, and verifiable past experience in similar cargo logistics. The notice does not state specific minimum fleet size, financial thresholds, or insurance requirements, though these are typically standard for TCP panel qualification.