Hiring of Resource Augmentation Firm for EPADS

The Project Management Unit of E-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (PMU-EPADS) under the Federal Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) Islamabad invites bids for the hiring of a Resource Augmentation Firm for EPADS. This procurement is for the financial year 2026-27 and aims to secure qualified and experienced technical human resources to support the development, enhancement, optimization, and maintenance of the e-Pak Acquisition & Disposal System (EPADS). Items being procured: - Team Lead (Backend Developer) (1 Qty) - Backend Developer (9 Qty) - Frontend Developer (4 Qty) - Video-Tutorial Creator & Animator (1 Qty) - Graphic Designer (1 Qty) - Quality Assurance Engineer (1 Qty) - Assistance Quality Assurance Engineer (1 Qty) The scope includes software development using Vanilla PHP, RESTful API design, database management with MySQL/MariaDB, frontend development with React and Bootstrap, video content creation, graphic design, and quality assurance testing. The firm will provide resources for application support, bug fixing, system optimization, integration with third-party systems, cybersecurity, and documentation. All resources will work at the PMU-EPADS office in Islamabad and must comply with official timings and decorum. Eligibility requires valid registration with Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB), at least 3 years of experience, minimum two relevant projects, active ATL/FBR status, and non-blacklisting affidavit. The technical evaluation includes experience in software development, government projects, workflow automation, and interviews of proposed human resources. The bid submission deadline is **August 7, 2026, 11:00 AM** through EPADS v2.0 only. Manual submissions are not accepted. The bid security is PKR 500,000. Bidders must submit original bid security to the PMU-EPADS office before the deadline. The contract period is initially one year with possible extensions based on performance. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration on EPADS v2.0 and upload all required documents including bid security and technical forms. Attend the pre-bid clarifications via EPADS and prepare for technical interviews of proposed personnel to maximize scoring in the QCBS evaluation. This tender offers a significant opportunity for IT firms specializing in software development and support services to contribute to a key government digital platform in Islamabad.