From Brecorder · Muhammad Asif Ghafoor · · 1m 20s
EPADS 2.0: Digital Procurement Revolution
Pakistan's EPADS 2.0 transforms public procurement with full digital governance, boosting transparency and savings.
In brief
Pakistan's EPADS 2.0 transforms public procurement with full digital governance, boosting transparency and savings. Pakistan's EPADS 2.0 digitizes procurement to enhance transparency, efficiency, and administrative savings. Originally reported by Brecorder.
EPADS 2.0 Launch
Pakistan's public procurement system evolved from electronic tendering to full digital process construction.
Key Difference
EPADS 2.0 allows progressive procurement construction within the system starting with nature, cost, method and dates.
Procurement Process
Bidders quote rates against defined items while the system calculates structured procurement data.
Compliance Integration
Standard bidding documents and procurement structures are embedded within the workflow for compliance.
Technical Evaluation
Committees review submissions through accounts with digital links to requirements and evidence.
Supplier Market Growth
By September 2026, EPADS had 3,410 agencies and 34,698 registered vendors with 4.56 bidders per activity.
Grievance Resolution
1,097 grievances recorded by September 2026 with 931 redressed in 46.9 days average.
Government Databases
EPADS connects with National Accountability Bureau, Competition Commission, and Auditor General of Pakistan.
Economic Impact
Rs1.4 trillion transactions processed in FY2024-25 with Rs20.52 billion administrative savings.
Contract Management
Contract management module under development to close gaps in procurement lifecycle.
National Ecosystem
PPRA aims for 'One Nation, One System' with EPADS operational across federal government.
The takeaway
Pakistan's EPADS 2.0 digitizes procurement to enhance transparency, efficiency, and administrative savings.
