Prequalification of Travel Agents for Air Tickets and Related Services for Trade Development Authority of Pakistan

The Trade Development Authority of Pakistan (TDAP), Ministry of Commerce, Government of Pakistan, invites applications from eligible and experienced travel agents for prequalification to provide air-ticket reservation, issuance and related services. The services are required for TDAP officials, delegations, guests and other authorized travellers, as and when required.

Applicants must meet all mandatory eligibility requirements. These include a valid National Tax Number (NTN) and Active Taxpayer status, together with valid registration with the relevant Provincial Sales Tax Authority. Applicants must provide a signed undertaking confirming that they are not blacklisted or debarred by any government organization. A signed declaration regarding pending litigation relevant to eligibility or performance is also required. Travel agents must have a minimum of five years of experience in the travel business, supported by documentary evidence, and valid International Air Transport Association (IATA) certification or accreditation.

The scope of services includes air-ticket reservations and issuance, competitive fare quotations, itinerary recommendations, ticket changes, cancellations, refunds, rebooking and related travel assistance. These services must be provided in accordance with TDAP's requirements and authorization.

Applications, along with all required supporting documents, must be submitted electronically through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (e-PADS), in accordance with the published procurement notice and applicable PPRA rules. The detailed prequalification document will be available through e-PADS and includes the scope of services, evaluation criteria, terms and conditions, and submission requirements.

The deadline for submission of applications is 11 November 2026 at 11:00 AM. Opening and evaluation are scheduled for 11 November 2026 at 11:30 AM. Prequalification will be conducted on a pass/fail basis against the mandatory eligibility requirements. Prequalification does not guarantee any minimum volume of business or the award of a contract. TDAP reserves the right to accept or reject any or all applications, or annul the process, in accordance with applicable procurement rules.

The contact person is Amir-ur-Rehman, Deputy Manager (AFD), Trade Development Authority of Pakistan, Ministry of Commerce, Government of Pakistan, 3rd Floor, Block A, FTC Building, Shahrah-e-Faisal, Karachi. Telephone: 021-99201518. Cell: 0300-2230260. Email: amir.rehman@tdap.gov.pk.