Certification Based Upskilling Programs for Grade 19 Officers of Federal Board of Revenue

The Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) Islamabad invites sealed bids from eligible and experienced institutions for the design, delivery, and certification of professional upskilling programs specifically tailored for Grade 19 officers of FBR. This procurement is planned for the financial year 2026-27, with funds reserved to cover eligible payments under the contract. Items being procured: - Design, Delivery, and Certification of Professional Upskilling Programs for Grade 19 Officers The objective is to provide structured, modular, certification-based training in specialized subject areas essential for modern tax administration. The services will be delivered over three years, targeting approximately 500 officers. The service provider will design, customize, and schedule content to FBR's requirements, manage delivery and logistics, and award certifications. Each officer must complete one certification during the delivery period. Officers will have the option to select courses from a pre-approved framework, with final exams conducted in-person under strict grading protocols. Eligible bidders are training and educational institutions with demonstrated experience in delivering technical and professional education or training at national or international levels. Bidders must have proven capacity in instructional design, adult learning methodology, faculty deployment, and examination administration. Only institutions registered on E-PADS and compliant with tax regulations (valid Income Tax and Sales Tax registrations with active ATL status) are eligible. Key dates include a pre-bid meeting on 7th September 2026 at 11:30 AM at FBR HQ Islamabad, with virtual attendance options via Zoom. The deadline for e-bid submission through EPADS is 11:00 AM on 21st September 2026, with bid opening at 11:30 AM the same day. Manual bid submission as per the Bid Data Sheet must be followed. Bids must be supported by a Bid-Securing Declaration Form. Interested bidders may request further information by emailing secretary.admin@fbr.gov.pk at least seven days before the submission deadline. The bid submission address is Room 510, 5th Floor, FBR HQ, Islamabad. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure full compliance with E-PADS registration and active ATL status before submission, as non-compliance will lead to disqualification. Also, carefully prepare the Bid-Securing Declaration Form as per the provided format to avoid technical rejection. This procurement offers a significant opportunity for qualified training institutions to contribute to the professional development of Pakistan's tax administration officers, enhancing their skills and certification credentials over a three-year period.