No. MD/SPPRA/CB-Virtual/2024-25/1476
10-March-2025
Sindh Public Procurement Regulatory Authority, Government of Sindh
SPPRA Introduces Training on E-Pak Acquisition & Disposal System (EPADS) for Public Sector Officials:
The Sindh Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (SPPRA) has introduced a new e-procurement system, the E-Pak Acquisition & Disposal System (EPADS), developed in collaboration with PPRA Islamabad. This system will digitalize procurement processes, allowing government departments to manage their procurement activities, from planning to bidding and contract awards, through a single online platform.
To ensure smooth implementation, SPPRA has scheduled mandatory training workshops across various districts of Sindh, including Karachi, Hyderabad, Sukkur, and Larkana, during April and May 2025. All government departments are required to nominate officials with computer literacy to attend these sessions. The nominated personnel will act as system administrators for their respective departments.
This initiative aims to enhance transparency, efficiency, and accountability in public procurement. Departments must treat this matter as urgent and important to comply with the latest digital transformation policies. For further details, please refer to the official notification below.
Government of Sindh
Sindh Public Procurement Regulatory Authority
No. MD/SPPRA/CB-Virtual/2024-25/1476 Karachi, dated 10th March, 2025
To
1. The Chairman, Planning & Development Board, Government of Sindh, Karachi.
2. The Additional Chief Secretary, Home Department, Government of Sindh, Karachi.
3. The Chairman, Enquiries, Anti-Corruption Establishment, SGA&CD, Karachi.
4. The Senior Member, Board of Revenue Sindh, Hyderabad.
5. The Principal Secretary to Governor Sindh, Karachi.
6. The Principal Secretary to Chief Minister Sindh, Karachi.
7. The Chairman, Chief Minister’s Inspection, Enquiries & Impl: Team, Karachi.
8. The Administrative Secretaries (All) Government of Sindh, Karachi.
9. The Secretary, Provincial Assembly of Sindh, Karachi.
10. The Chairman, Sindh Revenue Board, Karachi.
11. The Accountant General Sindh, Karachi.
12. The Secretary, Provincial Ombudsman Sindh, Karachi.
13. The Inspector General of Police, Sindh, Karachi.
14. The Inspector General of Prisons Sindh, Karachi.
15. The Director General, Civil Services Academy, Tandojam.
16. The Commissioners / Deputy Commissioners (All in Sindh).
17. The Registrar, High Court of Sindh, Karachi.
18. The Registrar, Sindh Services Tribunal, Karachi.
19. The Metropolitan Commissioner, Karachi Metropolitan Corporation, Karachi.
20. The Heads of Autonomous Bodies / Semi-Autonomous Bodies (All in Sindh).
21. The Chief Engineers / Superintendent Engineers (All in Sindh).
SUBJECT: TRAINING ON NEWLY DEVELOPED E-PROCUREMENT SYSTEM VIZ: E-PAK ACQUISITION & DISPOSAL SYSTEM (EPADS).
Sindh Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (SPPRA) in collaboration with Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) Islamabad has developed procurement system viz: E-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS). This system enables the procuring agencies to carry out all the procurement functions starting from creation of annual procurement plan, publication/issuance of NITS/Bidding documents till award of contract and the bidders to submit their bids through the system.
2. In order to train the officials of procuring agencies on new system, the SPPRA has been pleased to schedule workshops in Karachi, Hyderabad, Shaheed Benazirabad, Sukkur, Mithi, Larkana, Ghotki, Dadu and Thatta in the month of April and May, 2025. The training schedule is attached herewith.
3. It is therefore requested that officer(s)/ Official(s) from your department involved in public procurement process and well versed with computer operating skills may kindly be nominated for the training sessions on the following format for registration and necessary arrangements.
| Sr | Name | Designation with BPS | Procuring District Agency / Department | District | Cell No | CNIC |
4. It is relevant to mention here that the nominated Administrator would be responsible for managing the e-procurement system for their respective department / wings.
5. This may kindly be treated as MOST IMPORTANT / URGENT matter.
Director (Management & CB)
Why EPADS Training is Essential for Sindh Government Officials:
The E-Pak Acquisition & Disposal System (EPADS) is a significant step towards modernizing the public procurement process in Sindh. By ensuring digital transparency, this system will streamline government purchases, minimize irregularities, and improve efficiency.
Officials nominated for training will play a crucial role in managing and operating the EPADS platform for their respective departments. Their understanding of the system will directly impact the effectiveness of procurement processes across Sindh.
All relevant government officials, procurement officers, and IT personnel are urged to register for the training workshops and ensure timely participation. Compliance with this directive will help the Sindh Government successfully implement a transparent and automated procurement system for the province.
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