Upskilling Training Services for National Semiconductor Human Resource Development Program Phase-I by Pakistan Software Export Board

The Pakistan Software Export Board invites eligible bidders registered on EPADS v2.0 to submit electronic bids for non-consultancy services for the Upskilling Training Program (USTP) under the National Semiconductor Human Resource Development Program (NSHRDP), Phase-I. The procurement carries reference P174105 and the organisation reference A (01)/PSEB/2026-33.

The Pakistan Software Export Board has reserved funds for procurement planned for financial year 2026-27. It intends to apply part of these funds to eligible payments under the contract for the upskilling training services required for this project.

The procurement will follow the Single Stage-Two Envelope procedure under open competitive bidding, adopting the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) technique. The process will be conducted in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2026, and the regulations and instructions issued by the Authority from time to time.

Electronic bidding documents containing the detailed terms and conditions, specifications and requirements are available through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) at https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurements/174105. Bidders must prepare their electronic bids in accordance with the instructions contained in these documents.

All bids must be accompanied by the bid security required in the bidding documents. This may take the form of a pay order, bank guarantee, demand draft or bid securing declaration on the prescribed format.

Electronic bids must be submitted through EPADS v2.0 by Monday, November 23, 2026, at 3:00 PM. Bids will be opened on the same day at 3:30 PM. Manual submissions will not be entertained. Vendors who have not registered on the new version of EPADS v2.0 may register at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. A registration tutorial is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc.

A Grievance Redressal Committee has been notified under Rule 65 of the Public Procurement Rules, 2026. Its notification is available on the procuring agency's website, EPADS v2.0 and www.ppra.gov.pk.

The issuing office is the Project Director, Pakistan Software Export Board, IFC Building, Second Floor, 5-A Constitution Avenue, F-5/1, Islamabad, 46000. Contact the office at +92-313-228-5032 or skashif@pseb.org.pk.