Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
Punjab Central Business District Development Authority (PCBDDA) is inviting bids for the hiring of a travel agency to provide official travel arrangement services under a closed framework agreement. The procurement is structured as a closed framework agreement, meaning only pre-qualified bidders will be eligible to submit proposals. The scope of services encompasses comprehensive travel management including air ticketing, hotel accommodations, visa assistance, ground transportation, and travel documentation for official government travel within Pakistan and internationally. This is a framework agreement that will enable PCBDDA to access travel services on an as-needed basis throughout the contract period, with pricing and terms negotiated upfront. The authority is based in Punjab and serves the central business district development mandate across the province.
Eligible bidders must be registered travel agencies with valid licenses from the relevant tourism and travel regulatory authorities in Pakistan. Bidders must demonstrate professional experience in handling government and corporate travel accounts, possess sound financial standing verified through bank references, and maintain proper documentation of past projects and client testimonials. A bid security is required to be submitted with the proposal, and bidders must provide detailed information on their organizational capacity, staffing, technology infrastructure, and geographic coverage. Joint ventures are permitted provided all partners meet individual eligibility criteria and proper authorization documentation is submitted.
Bidding documents are available from PCBDDA and contain detailed technical specifications, evaluation criteria, contract terms, and mandatory forms. Sealed bids must be submitted by the deadline specified in the annexures, with bid opening conducted by the authority in the presence of interested bidders. Comprehensive documentation including audited financial statements, registration certificates, performance guarantees, and technical proposals must accompany all submissions. Queries regarding the bidding process should be directed to the authority's procurement office, and a standstill period will apply following award notification to allow for grievance redressal.
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PCBDDA seeks a travel agency partner through closed framework agreement — meaning this is invitation-only to pre-qualified firms only; open bidding appears not to apply.
The contract is recurring and ongoing rather than a single project, giving stable revenue potential if awarded. Scope covers domestic and international official travel (flights, hotels, visas, ground transport). Bidders must be licensed travel agencies with demonstrated government/corporate experience and strong financials. The closed nature narrows competition significantly but requires prior relationship or pre-qualification status with PCBDDA.
Who can bid: Bidders must hold valid travel agency licenses from Pakistan's tourism authority. Registration with SECP or relevant provincial authority is typically required for service providers. Audited financial statements, bank references, and client testimonials for government accounts must be provided. Joint ventures permitted if all partners individually qualify. Debarred or blacklisted firms cannot bid.