AI Enabled Services for NAVTTC

The National Vocational and Technical Training Commission (NAVTTC) based in Islamabad is procuring AI Enabled Services to modernize its institutional framework within the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) sector. This procurement focuses on delivering comprehensive Artificial Intelligence training and embedding AI capabilities into NAVTTC's existing software ecosystem, including the National Skills Information System (NSIS). Items being procured: - AI Enabled Services for NAVTTC The scope includes AI Training and Capacity Building involving a skills gap analysis, curriculum development covering generative AI workflows, predictive analytics, and process automation, and hands-on interactive training sessions for administrative and technical staff. Additionally, software embedding and AI integration services are required, including infrastructure audit of existing applications like FDBMS and M&E, development of AI-driven functionalities such as intelligent query resolution chatbots, automated assessment scoring, and data-driven policy forecasting tools. All AI embeddings must comply with strict data privacy standards ensuring encryption of personal data. Eligibility criteria require bidders to have at least 8 years of experience in software development and corporate IT training, proven execution of at least 10 similar AI or software modernization projects in the last five years, and prior experience with government or public sector digital transformation projects. Key professionals must include a Project Manager with a Master's degree and 10 years relevant experience, a Lead AI Developer with 7 years specialized experience, and an AI Trainer with a proven track record of conducting high-level AI training workshops. The procurement follows the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, with bids submitted online via EPADS v2.0 by August 10, 2026, 11:00 AM. Bid security of Rs 125,000 in the form of a pay order in favor of NAVTTC Fund is required. Manual submissions are not accepted. The contract includes a strict five-stage payment milestone plan tied to deliverables such as inception report approval, training delivery, beta integration, user acceptance testing, and final documentation with post-deployment support. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure full compliance with the technical and documentary requirements on EPADS v2.0 and to prepare a detailed technical bid demonstrating expertise in AI integration and training, as joint ventures are not allowed. Early registration on EPADS v2.0 and careful adherence to submission deadlines will improve chances of success. This tender offers a significant opportunity for qualified technology and consultancy firms to contribute to Pakistan's vocational training modernization through advanced AI services.