E-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System for Monthly Payments to Persons with Disabilities

This tender from the Zakat, Ushr, Social Welfare, Special Education and Women Empowerment Department in Peshawar focuses on implementing the E-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (e-PADS) for disbursing monthly payments to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) for the financial years 2025-26, 2026-27, and 2027-28. The department seeks qualified financial institutions registered with the State Bank of Pakistan for branchless banking and biometric verification-based payment systems to ensure secure and efficient fund transfers. The project involves deploying a robust digital payment platform that integrates biometric verification to enhance transparency and reduce fraud risks. The system will handle significant transaction volumes across Khyber Pakhtunkhwa, requiring bidders to demonstrate technical capacity and compliance with banking regulations. The initiative supports social welfare by streamlining payments to vulnerable groups, ensuring timely and accurate fund distribution. Bidders must be registered with the Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) and Khyber Pakhtunkhwa Revenue Authority (KPRA), appearing on the Active Taxpayer List (ATL). The department advises bidders to verify their PEC category and ensure compliance with FBR/ATL requirements for the fiscal year 2025-26 to avoid disqualification. Earnest Money in the form of a digital bid security amounting to 2% of yearly funds is mandatory, with original bid security submitted as a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) or demand draft. The submission deadline is set for 11:00 AM on 11th February 2026, with technical bids opening at 11:30 AM the same day. Bids must be submitted both electronically via e-PADS and as a sealed hard copy to the department's office at 2nd Floor, Benevolent Fund Building, Peshawar Cantt. Pre-bid meetings will be held on 2nd February 2026 at the same location. Pro-Tip: Ensure your bid security documents strictly follow the prescribed format and are submitted on time, as late or incomplete proposals will be rejected. Also, keep your e-bids valid for 90 days post-submission to comply with tender rules.