National Book Foundation Islamabad Tender P183579 for Contract Staffing Consultancy

The National Book Foundation (NBF), Islamabad, invites proposals through EPADS v2.0 from eligible registered bidders for consultancy services under Tender No. P183579: hiring a third-party firm to provide technical and ministerial staff and services on a contract basis. Funds have been reserved for the planned procurement for financial year 2026–27, and part of these funds will cover eligible payments under the consultancy contract.

The procurement will follow the Single Stage–One Envelope procedure under open competitive bidding, using the Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS) technique in accordance with the Public Procurement Rules, 2026, and applicable regulations and instructions issued by the authority.

All proposals must include bid security in accordance with the bidding documents, in the form of a pay order, demand draft or bid securing declaration using the prescribed format.

E-bidding documents containing 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/183579.

Proposals must be prepared according to the e-bidding documents and submitted through EPADS v2.0 by Tuesday, December 1, 2026, at 11:00 AM. Proposals will be opened on the same day at 11:30 AM. Manual submissions will not be accepted.

Consultants and firms requiring registration on 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 for this procurement under Rule 65 of the Public Procurement Rules, 2026. Its notification is available on the procuring agency's website, EPADS v2.0 and the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority website at www.ppra.org.pk.

Contact: Deputy Director (HR), National Book Foundation, 6 Mauve Area, Taleemi Chowk, G-8/4, Islamabad Capital Territory. Telephone: +92-51-9261533. Email: admin@nbf.org.pk.

Publication reference: PID(I)4397/26.