Procurement of Non-Consultancy Services for Upskilling Training Program (USTP) under National Semiconductor Human Resource Development Program (NSHRDP) Phase-I

The Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) invites bids for the procurement of Non-Consultancy Services specifically for the Upskilling Training Program (USTP) under the National Semiconductor Human Resource Development Program (NSHRDP) Phase-I. This procurement is planned for the fiscal year 2026-27 and aims to support eligible payments under the contract referenced as '9174105'. Items being procured: - Non-Consultancy Services for Upskilling Training Program (USTP) under NSHRDP Phase-I The procurement will be conducted through the Single Stage-Two Envelope procedure, adopting a Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) technique in line with Public Procurement Rules 2026. Bidders must submit a Bid Security in the form of Pay Order, Bank Guarantee, Demand Draft, or Bid Securing Declaration as described in the bidding documents. E-bidding documents including detailed terms, conditions, specifications, and requirements are available on the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) portal at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/174105. Bids must be submitted via EPADS v2.0 by or before Monday, November 23, 2026, 03:00 PM. The bids will be opened the same day at 03:30 PM. Vendors not registered on EPADS v2.0 may register at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. A tutorial for registration is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. Eligibility criteria include registration on EPADS, compliance with Public Procurement Rules 2026, and submission of required bid security. The Grievance Redressal Committee (GRC) is notified for this procurement, and notification copies are available on the procuring agency's website and EPADS portal. Bidders are advised to carefully review the e-bidding documents and ensure timely submission through the EPADS portal. Early registration on EPADS is recommended to avoid last-minute technical issues. This procurement offers a valuable opportunity to contribute to national skill development in the semiconductor sector under a government-backed program.