Hiring of Third-Party Consultant for Conducting Yardstick Study and Revision of HR Requirements

Peshawar Electric Supply Company (PESCO) invites eligible bidders to participate in the procurement for the fiscal year 2026-27. The procurement involves hiring a third-party consultant to conduct a Yardstick Study and revise HR requirements. This consultancy service is critical for PESCO to optimize its human resource planning and operational efficiency. Items being procured: - Hiring of Third-Party Consultant for Conducting Yardstick Study and Revision of HR Requirements The scope includes detailed consultancy services to analyze current HR metrics, benchmark against industry standards, and recommend revisions to HR policies and staffing needs. Bidders must be experienced consultancy firms with relevant expertise in utility sector HR studies and must comply with PEC and FBR registration requirements. A bid security in the form of Call Deposit Receipt or Bank Guarantee from any scheduled bank in favor of CEO PESCO, Peshawar, is mandatory. Bids must be submitted electronically via the EPADS v2.0 portal by Tuesday, September 29, 2026, 10:00 AM. Technical bids will be opened the same day at 10:30 AM. Manual submissions will not be entertained. Detailed bidding documents, terms, conditions, and specifications are available at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. Interested bidders who are not registered on EPADS v2.0 should register promptly. A tutorial is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. PESCO reserves the right to accept or reject any or all bids as per PPRA Rule 33(1). Bidders should ensure all documents, including original CDR/Bank Guarantee as bid security, are complete and submitted in sealed envelopes to avoid rejection. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration on EPADS and carefully prepare your bid security documents to avoid disqualification. Early submission is advised to handle any technical issues on the portal.