Development of iOS Application for Associated Press of Pakistan Corporation Website

This tender invites bids for the development of an iOS application for the Associated Press of Pakistan Corporation (APPC) website in Islamabad. The APPC, a national news service provider, seeks to enhance its digital presence by offering a modern, user-friendly mobile application to deliver news content efficiently to its diverse audience. The scope includes the design, development, and deployment of the iOS app along with one year of support covering bug fixes and application maintenance. The project demands a technically proficient team capable of delivering a robust solution that integrates seamlessly with APPC's existing digital infrastructure. The work will be executed under strict timelines with a delivery period of four weeks post-LOI acceptance. The technical bid evaluation emphasizes experience, client references, and certified staff, ensuring only qualified firms participate. Bidders must hold valid PEC categories relevant to software development and maintain active tax status with FBR and ATL for the financial year 2025-26. Submission of audited financial reports for the last two years is mandatory. The bid security is set at 2% of the financial proposal, and a performance guarantee of 10% will be required upon award. Compliance with PPRA rules and APPC's code of conduct is essential to avoid disqualification. The submission deadline is set for 28 February 2026 at 15:00 hours, with bid opening scheduled at 15:30 hours via the EPADS online portal. Bidders must submit sealed bids through EPADS, ensuring all mandatory documents and forms are complete. The physical address for correspondence is APPC Headquarters, 18 Mauve Area, Zero Point, G-7/1, Islamabad. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the bid security and performance guarantee requirements as these are common pitfalls. Also, ensure your technical proposal fully complies with all annexures to avoid disqualification during the technical evaluation phase.