Development and Implementation of Secure E-Library and Digital Repository System at PMDC Islamabad

Pakistan Mineral Development Corporation (PMDC) invites bids for the development and implementation of a secure E-Library and controlled digital repository system at its Head Office located in Sector H-9, Islamabad. This procurement is specifically aimed at IT companies with valid registration with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and active taxpayer status. The project involves creating a secure digital cloud-based storage solution with 500GB cloud hosting for one year, technical support including cybersecurity and annual data backups, and a service level agreement for the year. The scope includes designing, developing, deploying, and maintaining a web-based E-Library system with features such as role-based access control, secure authentication, audit trails, online request and approval workflows, and prevention of unauthorized copying or downloading. The system must comply with enterprise-grade security standards including AES-256 encryption and HTTPS/TLS 1.3 protocols. Training for PMDC staff and ongoing technical support are also part of the contract. Eligible bidders should have relevant experience in secure web-based systems, E-Library, and digital repositories with confidentiality controls, supported by a strong technical proposal and financial bid. The evaluation will be based on a single stage two-envelope method with 80% weight on technical and 20% on financial proposals. The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for 2026-06-16 at 10:30 AM at PMDC Head Office. The tender submission deadline is 29th June 2026 by 3:00 PM via EPAD, with bid opening at 3:30 PM the same day. Earnest money of PKR 200,000 in the form of demand draft or pay order is required. Bidders must ensure all documents including company profile, financial health, and legal affidavits are complete. A practical tip for bidders is to carefully prepare the technical presentation as it carries significant marks and is mandatory for qualification. Early submission of bid security instrument before online submission is crucial to avoid disqualification. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for IT firms to engage with a federal corporation in Islamabad and contribute to a critical digital infrastructure project with a clear timeline and defined deliverables.