Procurement of Consultancy Services for Drafting Regulations by Public Procurement Regulatory Authority

The Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) has allocated funds for the fiscal year 2026-27 to procure consultancy services specifically for drafting regulations. This procurement is being conducted by the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) based in Islamabad Capital Territory. The tender reference number is P68267. Items being procured: - Consultancy services for the hiring of Consultant/Consulting firms for drafting Regulations The scope involves providing expert consultancy services to assist in drafting regulatory frameworks as per the requirements of the PPRA. The procurement will follow the Single Stage-Two Envelope procedure under the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique, aligned with the Public Procurement Rules, 2004 and any subsequent regulations issued by the Authority. Eligible bidders must be registered on the EPADS v2.0 platform and comply with the bid security requirements, which include submission of Pay Order, Banker's Cheque, Call at Deposit, Demand Draft, or a Bid Securing Declaration as per the prescribed format. Detailed bidding documents and specifications are available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/68267. The deadline for submission is Monday, August 31, 2026, by 11:00 AM, with proposals opening at 11:30 AM the same day. Manual submissions will not be entertained. Consultants or firms not yet registered on EPADS v2.0 are advised to register promptly at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. A tutorial for registration is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. This procurement is governed by Rule 48 of the Public Procurement Rules, 2004, and the Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) has been notified accordingly. The notification and related documents are accessible on the PPRA website at www.ppra.org.pk and on EPADS v2.0. For bidders, it is crucial to ensure timely registration on EPADS and to strictly follow the electronic submission process to avoid disqualification. Early preparation of bid security instruments and thorough review of the bidding documents will enhance the chances of success.