PPRA e-PADS registration
Registration on the government e-procurement system so you can bid for public tenders.
Overview
Registration on the government's e-procurement system (e-PADS) so you can see and bid for public tenders.
Why it matters
Public sector tenders are now run through e-PADS. Registration lets you see, download and bid for government tenders online.
Who needs this
- Suppliers and contractors bidding for government work
How it works
Who does each step, and how long it usually takes once documents are complete.
- 1DocumentsYou
NTN, STRN, company documents and authorised person's CNIC.
1–2 days - 2RegistrationTAXWORK
Profile created and documents uploaded.
1–2 days - 3VerificationPPRA
Account approved.
A few days
Documents we need
Tick what you already have, then send the list to us.
What you receive
- e-PADS account
Deadlines, risks and penalties
- Tax status (ATL) is checked during bidding
Mistakes we fix, and what our fee covers
Common mistakes we fix
- Applying under the wrong class or category
- Name or mark already in use, found only after filing
- Licence or registration allowed to lapse at renewal
- Documents attested incorrectly, so the file is returned
Included in our fee
- Eligibility and availability check before filing
- Application, forms and supporting documents prepared
- Follow-up with the authority until the certificate is issued
- Renewal reminders on WhatsApp
Law and references
The sections and rules this service is based on.
- Public Procurement Regulatory Authority Ordinance 2002
- Public Procurement Rules 2004
Questions
How long does it take?
About 1 week. Step by step: Documents (1–2 days), Registration (1–2 days), Verification (A few days).
What does it cost?
We give a fixed quote after reviewing your case. Government fees are extra where they apply.
What happens if I miss a deadline?
Tax status (ATL) is checked during bidding.
Do I need PEC as well?
For engineering and construction tenders, usually yes.
Do I need an NTN and STRN?
Most tenders require active tax registrations, so these should be in place first.
Can you help with bidding?
We help with registration and tax documents needed for bids.
Why clients choose TAXWORK
Individuals, businesses and companies across Pakistan and overseas.
Rawalpindi/Islamabad, Sialkot and Karachi (with Raza Siddiqui & Co., Chartered Accountants).
You get the scope and a fixed fee in writing before any work starts.
Progress updates, and a copy of everything we file or submit for you.
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Send your documents on WhatsApp or book a meeting. A consultant confirms the scope and a fixed fee before any work starts.