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Description / Scope of Work
The House Building Finance Company (HBFC), headquartered in Karachi, Sindh, is inviting prequalification applications for an Open Framework Agreement to hire travel agencies for non-consultancy services. This is a framework procurement funded from Non-ADP sources, with reference number FFW10371. The framework agreement will be for a period of 12 months and will enable on-demand supply of travel agency services through subsequent call-off contracts issued during the agreement period. The procurement is being conducted through a single-stage, one-envelope bidding process on a national basis. Only the top three prequalified agencies with maximum marks will be onboarded, with ties resolved according to procedures detailed in the notice.
The prequalification process is open to all national applicants meeting the eligibility requirements specified in the prequalification documents. Interested applicants must demonstrate relevant qualifications and experience in travel agency services. Applicants are required to submit complete prequalification documentation including eligibility certifications and technical qualifications as outlined in the tender documents.
The complete set of prequalification documents is available through ePADS v2.0 at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/framework-agreements/10371. Interested applicants should obtain further information from HBFC's Assistant Procurement office at the Finance & Trade Center, Shahrah-e-Faisal, Karachi, during office hours. Invitations to bid are expected to be issued to prequalified applicants on Tuesday, November 10, 2026, and the Open Framework Agreement is expected to be signed on Friday, January 1, 2027. Contact the procurement team at +92-317-277-2501 or procurement.8213@hbfc.com.pk for clarifications.
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HBFC is seeking to prequalify up to three travel agencies for a 12-month framework agreement covering on-demand hiring.
This is a recurring, call-off based contract rather than a single procurement event. Only the three highest-scoring applicants will be onboarded, making qualification competitive. The tight prequalification-to-bid timeline (October to November 2026) suggests HBFC needs travel services urgently. Agencies should expect subsequent call-off contracts for specific travel requirements issued throughout the agreement period. Framework agreements typically involve variable volumes and irregular call patterns.
Who can bid: The notice states prequalification is open to all national applicants meeting eligibility requirements specified in prequalification documents, but does not detail specific criteria on this page. Typically, travel agencies must be registered with SECP or relevant provincial authority, possess valid NTN, hold travel industry licenses or certifications (IATA, PTA), and demonstrate minimum years of operating experience and financial stability.