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Description / Scope of Work
The Pakistan Institute of Development Economics in Islamabad, Federal Government invites sealed tenders from reputable and experienced travel agencies for the hiring of air travel services. This open framework agreement aims to facilitate the booking and issuance of both domestic and international flight tickets for the institute's staff and consultants for the upcoming fiscal year. Bidders must be registered with the relevant tax authorities and appear on the Active Taxpayers List of the Federal Board of Revenue. Eligible firms must possess a valid IATA registration and have established offices in the Islamabad or Rawalpindi region to ensure seamless service delivery. The procurement follows an open competitive bidding process, and interested parties are required to submit an earnest money deposit in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt. Detailed tender documents, including the scope of services and evaluation criteria, can be obtained from the PIDE campus. All proposals must be submitted to the institute's registrar office no later than 10:30 AM on 15 May 2026, where they will be opened at 11:00 AM on the same day.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
Independent analysis by PakistanTender — not part of the official notice. Always confirm details against the original tender document.
PIDE seeks a framework agreement for air travel services covering domestic and international flight bookings for staff and consultants throughout FY2026–27.
This is a service provider contract, not construction. Scale appears medium based on institutional travel volume. The requirement for IATA registration and physical offices in Islamabad/Rawalpindi suggests PIDE prioritizes established operators with local presence and compliance credentials. Tight timeline (closing May 2026) implies procurement cycle is advanced. Recurring annual arrangement likely, given 'upcoming fiscal year' language.
Who can bid: Bidder must be registered with FBR (Active Taxpayers List), possess valid IATA registration, and maintain established office in Islamabad or Rawalpindi. NTN compliance implied by tax registration requirement. No PEC category applicable (non-construction). Firms must demonstrate tax compliance and international air ticketing credentials.