Tender Details
Description / Scope of Work
The Pakistan Telecom Authority (PTA) invites proposals for consultancy services to develop and implement an AI-Powered DIRBS Digital Intelligence System on a national basis. DIRBS, the Device Identification Registration and Blocking System, is a critical regulatory infrastructure for Pakistan's telecom sector, and this project aims to enhance its capabilities through artificial intelligence and advanced digital intelligence features. The scope encompasses strategic consultancy, system design, implementation strategy, and integration of machine learning algorithms to improve device tracking, fraud detection, and regulatory compliance monitoring. This is a single-stage, one-envelope procurement process managed by the Procurement Department at PTA's headquarters in Islamabad, with services required to be delivered according to detailed terms of reference and timeline specifications outlined in the RFP documentation.
Bidders must meet specified eligibility criteria including relevant prior experience in AI systems, digital intelligence platforms, and telecommunications infrastructure projects. Professional qualifications, financial capacity, and demonstration of technical expertise in machine learning and data analytics are essential requirements. A bid security (earnest money) in the form specified in the bid data sheet must accompany all proposals. Bidders are required to submit comprehensive technical proposals, financial quotes, past performance documentation, details of key personnel, and evidence of financial capacity and net worth. Compliance with the Integrity Pact and signing of the Performance Guarantee Form are mandatory conditions for contract award.
Bid documents are available from the PTA Procurement Department at F-5/1 Islamabad, with submission instructions detailed in the Instructions to Bidders section. Proposals must be submitted in accordance with the single-stage format specified. For clarifications and document downloads, interested parties should contact the Assistant Director, Procurement at Pakistan Telecom Authority via phone at +92-300-514-5757 or email at khaiqhussain@pta.gov.pk. The complete RFP document includes general and special conditions of contract, detailed scope of work, financial quote requirements, and all necessary procurement forms.
For Bidders: Our Analysis PAKISTANTENDER INSIGHT
Independent analysis by PakistanTender — not part of the official notice. Always confirm details against the original tender document.
PTA is seeking consultancy to upgrade DIRBS with AI and digital intelligence capabilities—a specialized telecom-regulatory infrastructure project.
The August 2026 deadline indicates an active procurement with compressed timeline. This is a one-off strategic consultancy engagement rather than routine IT services; bidders need demonstrable experience in AI-driven regulatory systems and telecommunications sector work. The single-stage envelope process means technical and financial quality must be strong in a single submission.
Who can bid: The notice does not state specific PEC categories or registration mandates. Typically, AI consultancy in Pakistan requires bidders to be registered with SECP (if a company), hold valid NTN from FBR, and demonstrate prior similar projects. Individuals and partnerships must meet equivalent credentialing standards set out in the detailed eligibility criteria section.