Hiring of a Management Firm for Project Management and Monitoring of the Prime Minister's Youth Chromebook Scheme

The Inter Boards Coordination Commission (IBCC), under the Ministry of Federal Education and Professional Training, Islamabad, invites proposals for hiring a management firm for project management and monitoring of the Prime Minister's Youth Chromebook Scheme. Items being procured: - Project management - Coordination and independent monitoring of inspection, testing, branding, repair and maintenance - Storage and courier services - Bags - MiFi devices with internet connectivity - Beneficiary data management - Verification of contractor performance and invoices - Reporting - Integrated Complaint Management System and Grievance Portal The assignment covers comprehensive project management tasks including inspection, testing, branding, repair, and maintenance of devices, along with storage and courier services. The firm will also manage beneficiary data, verify contractor performance and invoices, and maintain reporting systems. An integrated Complaint Management System and Grievance Portal are part of the scope. Eligibility requires firms to be registered on EPADS v2.0, experienced, and independent. The selection will follow the Single Stage Two Envelope procedure using Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) with 70% technical and 30% financial weighting. Only technically qualified firms scoring 70 or above out of 100 will have their financial proposals opened. Bid security or bid securing declaration as specified in the RFP must be submitted. Key dates include an Apre-proposal meeting at IBCC Islamabad on 14 November 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Proposals must be submitted electronically through EPADS v2.0 in separate technical and financial envelopes by 24 November 2026 at 11:00 a.m. Technical proposals will be opened the same day at 11:30 a.m. Manual submission of proposals will not be entertained. All times are Pakistan Standard Time. Procurement-related grievances will be addressed under Rule 65 of the Public Procurement Rules, 2026. The Grievance Redressal Committee notification and contact details will be published on the IBCC website and EPADS v2.0. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your firm is fully registered and compliant on EPADS v2.0 well before the submission deadline to avoid last-minute technical disqualification. Prepare your technical proposal carefully to meet the 70% technical score threshold for financial bid opening.