EOI: Pre-qualification of Consulting Firms for Independent Third‑Party Review — Higher Education Commission Pakistan
Islamabad · The Express Tribune,
Tender advertisement published in The Express Tribune on Sunday, 25 October 2026, listed under Islamabad. The last date printed on the advertisement is Tuesday, 17 November 2026.
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The Higher Education Commission (HEC), Pakistan invites applications from eligible national and international consulting firms, including joint ventures, for pre-qualification to undertake an Independent Third‑Party Review of the Higher Education Commission and HEC‑funded higher education institutions. The prequalification process will be followed by issuance of a Request for Proposals (RFP) to shortlisted firms.
Prequalified applicants must meet prescribed qualifications and experience requirements and will be invited to participate in the subsequent RFP process. Prequalification will be conducted in accordance with the Prequalification Documents and applicable procurement rules.
| Issuer | Higher Education Commission (HEC), Central Procurement Cell |
|---|---|
| Purpose | Hire a consulting firm for independent third‑party review of HEC and HEC‑funded higher education institutions |
| Eligibility | Eligible national and international consulting firms, including joint ventures |
| How to Apply | Access Prequalification Documents and submit applications electronically via Electronic Pakistan Acquisition and Disposal System (ePADS) v2.0: https://epads.gov.pk/opportunities/federal/procurement/164583 |
| Submission Deadline | 2026-11-17 at 11:30 AM (PST) |
| Bid Opening | 2026-11-17 at 12:00 PM (PST) |
| Pre‑application Meeting | 2026-11-02 at 11:00 AM (PST) at Central Procurement Cell, HEC, Sector H‑9, Islamabad |
| Clarification Deadline | 2026-11-12 |
| Contact | Central Procurement Cell, Higher Education Commission, Sector H‑9, Islamabad. Phone: +92-51-9040-1582. Email: [email protected] |
Only applications submitted through ePADS will be accepted; manual submissions will not be accepted. Applicants not registered on ePADS may register at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. A tutorial for registration is available on YouTube (HEC channel) and further instructions are in the Prequalification Documents.
Published in The Express Tribune on Sunday, 25 October 2026. DailyAds.pk indexes newspaper advertisements; the original notice and the issuing organisation remain the source for final terms and eligibility.
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- The advertisement prints Tuesday, 17 November 2026.
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