Procurement of Headhunting Firm for Merit-Based Recruitment

Energy Infrastructure Development and Management Company (EIDMC), based in Islamabad, is procuring consultancy services for a Headhunting Firm to support merit-based recruitment for C-Level, Senior, and Mid-level positions. This procurement is specific to Islamabad and aims to engage a reputed firm with proven experience in sourcing and hiring professionals for public and private sectors in Pakistan. The scope includes advertisement design, receiving and processing applications, shortlisting candidates, conducting initial interviews, and providing detailed candidate profiles with attested documents. The firm will also manage communication with candidates and ensure compliance with EIDMC's merit and eligibility criteria. The assignment requires a comprehensive recruitment process including job analysis, search strategy, candidate screening, interview coordination, reference and background checks, and post-placement support. The recruitment process must be completed within 45 days from the application closing date. Eligibility criteria include valid registration, at least five years of relevant experience, and a qualified professional team. The firm must comply with all legal and regulatory requirements including FBR/ATL registration. Key dates include the proposal submission deadline on 10th July 2026 at 11:00 AM, with technical and financial proposals to be submitted via the E-PADS online system. The bid security of Rs. 50,000 must be submitted in original before the deadline. The submission address for original bid security is the office of Deputy Director (Procurement), EIDMC, Office # 103, First Floor, Evacuee Trust Complex, Islamabad. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure that all pages of the proposal are signed and stamped as incomplete or unsigned documents will be declared non-responsive. Also, bidders should carefully follow the two-envelope e-bidding procedure and maintain proposal validity for 120 days. This tender offers a valuable opportunity for qualified headhunting firms to partner with a key energy sector organization in Pakistan and contribute to strengthening its human resource base through transparent and merit-based recruitment.