Provision of Student Education Management System with HR and Financial Management Module

The PAA Schools & College (Pakistan Airports Authority (PAA)) based in Karachi, Sindh, is procuring a comprehensive Student Education Management System integrated with Human Resource and Financial Management modules. This procurement aims to automate academic, administrative, financial, and communication operations across seven campuses serving over 5000 students and 450 staff members. The system is cloud-based and delivered as a Software as a Service (SaaS) solution, ensuring scalability and accessibility for all campuses including locations in Karachi, Lahore, and Hyderabad. The technical scope includes modules for Academic Management, Human Resource Management, Payroll, Finance, Fees Management, and Mobile Applications with dashboards. Bidders must demonstrate compliance with detailed specifications outlined in the Scope of Work and provide proof of concept through live demonstrations. The system must meet rigorous quality standards evaluated through a Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) process with a 70% technical passing threshold. Eligible bidders should have a minimum of five years of relevant experience and must provide professional certifications such as Software Development, DBA & SQL proficiency, UI/UX, Cyber Security foundations, or ISO 9001. Registration with FBR and other relevant authorities is mandatory. The bid security amount is PKR 50,000, payable via Pay Order or Bank Guarantee, and must be submitted in hard copy before the deadline. The submission deadline is Monday, July 6, 2026, at 10:30 AM via the EPADS v2.0 online portal. Manual submissions are not accepted. Bidders are advised to register on EPADS v2.0 well in advance and review the tutorial available on YouTube for guidance. The bid opening will occur the same day at 11:00 AM. The contract performance guarantee is 10% of the contract price. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all required professional certifications and compliance sheets are complete and verifiable to avoid disqualification during the technical evaluation. Early registration on EPADS and thorough preparation of the technical bid will enhance chances of success in this competitive procurement.