Pakistan Tender Guide
How to Register on ePADS: A Step-by-Step Guide for 2026
How do I register on ePADS? Create a supplier account at epads.ppra.org.pk using your NTN and business registration, complete your vendor profile with company and bank details, upload required documents, and await verification. Once approved you can download tender documents and submit electronic bids for federal tenders.
In this guide
ePADS is fast becoming the default way to bid on federal government tenders in Pakistan — but its registration flow trips up a lot of first-time suppliers. This guide walks through it in plain language.
What ePADS is
ePADS (Electronic Procurement and Disposal System) is the official e-procurement platform operated by PPRA (Public Procurement Regulatory Authority) at epads.ppra.org.pk. Federal ministries and departments use it to publish tenders, receive electronic bids, and announce contract awards. To bid electronically on these tenders, you must first be a registered supplier. See our full ePADS tenders page for live listings.
Documents you'll need before you start
- National Tax Number (NTN) certificate from FBR
- Business registration — sole proprietor, partnership (Form-C), or SECP incorporation certificate for companies
- Sales Tax Registration Number (STRN), if applicable to your goods/services
- Bank account details and a bank maintenance certificate
- CNIC of the authorised person / directors
- Category/experience certificates — e.g. PEC registration for construction works
Have scanned copies (PDF) ready before you begin — the form asks for uploads.
ePADS registration steps
- Go to epads.ppra.org.pk and click "Supplier Registration" / "Sign Up".
- Create your login with a valid email and phone number — these are used for verification and tender notifications.
- Enter company details — legal name, NTN, registration type, address, and contact person.
- Add bank details exactly as they appear on your bank certificate.
- Select your business categories — the goods/works/services you supply. This determines which tenders you're matched to, so be thorough.
- Upload documents listed above as PDFs.
- Submit and await verification. Approval typically takes a few working days. You'll be notified by email.
Submitting your first e-bid
Once approved:
- Log in and search active tenders by category or department.
- Open a tender, review the documents, and download the bid form.
- Pay any tender-document fee and arrange bid security in the specified form.
- Fill the technical and financial bid online and upload supporting documents.
- Submit before the deadline — late e-bids are automatically rejected by the system.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Wrong category selection — too narrow and you miss relevant tenders; pick all that genuinely apply.
- Mismatched bank details — must match your bank certificate exactly or verification stalls.
- Leaving it to the last day — verification takes days, and bid upload can be slow near deadlines.
- Assuming ePADS shows every tender — many departments still also publish on the PPRA portal and in newspapers. An aggregator catches what you'd otherwise miss.
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How do I register on ePADS?
Go to epads.ppra.org.pk, click Supplier Registration, create a login with your email and phone, enter company details with your NTN, add bank details, select your business categories, upload required documents (NTN, registration, bank certificate, CNIC), and submit for verification. Approval usually takes a few working days.
Is ePADS registration free?
Yes, supplier registration on ePADS is free. However, individual tenders may require buying the tender document or submitting bid security as specified in each notice.
What documents are needed for ePADS registration?
An NTN certificate, business registration (or SECP incorporation for companies), bank account details with a maintenance certificate, CNIC of the authorised person, sales tax registration if applicable, and category certificates such as PEC registration for construction works.
How long does ePADS approval take?
Verification typically takes a few working days after you submit a complete application. Incomplete documents or mismatched bank details can delay it.
Are all PPRA tenders on ePADS?
No. ePADS covers federal entities that have migrated to e-procurement, but many ministries still also publish on the PPRA portal and in newspapers. Aggregators like PakistanTender.com combine all sources.
What is the difference between ePADS and PPRA?
PPRA is the regulatory authority that sets federal procurement rules. ePADS is PPRA's electronic platform for publishing tenders and receiving online bids.