Consultancy Services for Comparative Cost Analysis of Commonly Procured Goods and Services by Ministries and Divisions

The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) based in Islamabad Capital Territory is procuring consultancy services for a comprehensive Comparative Cost Analysis of Commonly Procured Goods and Services by various Ministries and Divisions for the financial year 2026-27. This consultancy aims to enhance procurement efficiency and transparency across government entities by analyzing cost variations and benchmarking prices. Items being procured: - Identification and Selection of Goods and Services (1 job, 15 days) - Data Collection, Cleaning, and Validation (1 job, 30 days) - Comparative Price and Cost Analysis (1 job, 15 days) - Analysis of Cost Drivers and Inefficiencies (1 job, 15 days) - Development of Analytical Framework and Price Variation Assessment Approach (1 job, 15 days) - Development of Price Benchmarking Methodology (1 job, 15 days) - Policy and Operational Recommendations (1 job, 15 days) The technical scope includes reviewing procurement datasets from e-PADS and other sources, examining 30-40 commonly procured goods and 2-3 high-frequency services, cleaning and validating data, conducting cross-ministry price comparisons, analyzing price variations and inefficiencies, and developing replicable benchmarking methodologies aligned with PPRA regulations and international best practices. Eligible bidders must have a minimum of 2 years' experience with government or semi-government organizations, UN or MDBs, and demonstrate successful studies relevant to comparative cost analysis. Registration with FBR and ATL is mandatory. The evaluation will follow Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) with a minimum technical score of 70 out of 100. The bid submission deadline is **Wednesday, July 22, 2026 at 02:00 PM** via EPADS v2.0 only; manual submissions will not be accepted. The technical proposals will be opened the same day at 02:30 PM. Bid security of PKR 135,000 is required in the form of Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, or Demand Draft. The submission address for bid security hard copies is 1st Floor, FBC Building, G-5/2, Islamabad. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and carefully prepare your technical proposal to meet the minimum key experts' time input and documentation requirements. Early submission and compliance with bid security conditions will avoid disqualification. Familiarize yourself with the detailed Terms of Reference and evaluation criteria available on EPADS to maximize your technical score. This opportunity is ideal for consultancy firms specializing in procurement analysis, economic research, and policy advisory services seeking to contribute to public sector procurement reforms in Pakistan.