Hiring of Consultancy Firm for Third-Party Review of FDE Institutions

The Federal Directorate of Education (FDE) invites eligible bidders registered on EPADS v2.0 to participate in the procurement for the hiring of a consultancy firm for the third-party review of FDE institutions for the fiscal year 2026-27. This procurement is planned under reserved funds and aims to cover eligible payments under the contract for non-consultancy services. Items being procured: - Hiring of Consultancy Firm for Third-Party Review of FDE Institutions The procurement will follow the Single Stage Two Envelope Procedure using Competitive Bidding with Quality and Cost Based Selection (OCBS) technique as per Public Procurement Rules 2026. Bidders must submit bids accompanied by Bid Security in the form of Pay Order, Call Deposit, or Demand Draft as described in the bidding documents. E-bidding documents containing detailed terms, conditions, specifications, and requirements are available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) portal at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/167400. Bids must be submitted electronically through EPADS on or before Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 11:00 AM. Technical bids will be opened the same day at 11:30 AM. Manual submission of bids will not be entertained. The Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) is notified for this procurement as per Rule 65 of Public Procurement Rules 2026. Notification copies and related information are available on the procuring agency's website and EPADS portal. Bidders are advised to carefully review all bidding documents and ensure timely submission through the EPADS portal. It is important to prepare all required documents in accordance with the instructions to avoid disqualification.