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Description / Scope of Work
Pakistan Software Export Board (PSEB) invites proposals for the procurement of software and hardware required to support the National Semiconductor Human Resource Development Program (NSHRDP) Phase-I. This is a non-consultancy services procurement conducted on a national basis using a single stage-two envelope bidding process. The procurement encompasses Electronic Design Automation (EDA) tools as Lot-1 and hardware infrastructure as Lot-2, with detailed specifications and scope of work provided in the bidding document. Bidders must comply with all technical specifications and service level agreements outlined in Annexures IV and V, and the contract will be awarded based on comprehensive technical and financial evaluation criteria.
Eligibility criteria require bidders to be registered with relevant authorities and meet specified technical qualifications and experience benchmarks as outlined in the bidding document. Bidders must demonstrate relevant experience in similar projects and provide evidence of professional certification and team composition. Bid security requirements and performance guarantee obligations are stipulated in the contract forms. All bidders must sign an Integrity Pact and provide a Bid Securing Declaration to ensure transparency and compliance with procurement regulations.
Bid documents are available from the Pakistan Software Export Board office located at 6th Floor, New State Life Tower, Jinnah Avenue, Blue Area, Islamabad. Interested bidders must submit proposals in two separate envelopes containing technical and financial components respectively. The bidding process follows a single stage-two envelope format, and detailed instructions regarding submission procedures, evaluation methodology, and contract terms are provided in the Standard Bidding Document. For further information, contact the Assistant Manager Procurement at +92-331-598-2833 or aurehman@pseb.org.pk.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
Independent analysis by PakistanTender — not part of the official notice. Always confirm details against the original tender document.
PSEB seeks dual-lot procurement for semiconductor HR development: EDA software tools (Lot-1) and hardware infrastructure (Lot-2).
Scale appears medium-to-large given national program scope and dual specializations required. Notable: bidders must master both software licensing complexities and hardware deployment; SLAs in Annexures IV-V suggest operational commitment beyond supply. Single-stage two-envelope process compresses evaluation timeline. This is infrastructure-enabling rather than commodity procurement—positioning matters more than price alone.
Who can bid: Bidders must register with relevant authorities (typically SECP for companies, tax registration). Require demonstrated experience on similar projects, professional certifications, and qualified team composition. Integrity Pact and Bid Securing Declaration mandatory. Specific technical qualifications and experience benchmarks defined in bidding document—review required before commitment.