KP government introduces electronic procurement platform

PESHAWAR: The Khyber Pakhtunkhwa government has introduced an Automated and Integrated Electronic Procurement Platform, the E-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System, to enhance transparency and security in public procurement.

An official handout said that Chief Minister Ali Amin Gandapur launched the system developed with the support of the Federal Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA) and the World Bank.

The system has been piloted in eight provincial departments, with plans for a province-wide rollout in the next phase.

The chief minister said that from July 1, 2025, all provincial departments must conduct procurement exclusively through this new system. The eight departments in the pilot phase included Public Health Engineering, Irrigation, Communications & Works, Local Government, Health, Science & Technology, the KP IT Board, and KP EZMIC.

The officials informed the chief minister that the E-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System would ensure transparent and secure public procurement by minimizing human intervention and reducing the risk of errors.

They said that the system would improve the efficiency of public fund utilization, enhance departmental performance, and establish a standardized procurement process across all government institutions. Officials stated that the new system would consolidate all procurement activities onto a single platform, streamlining the otherwise complex procurement process and reducing timelines.

Monitoring and decision-making will be facilitated through dedicated dashboards in relevant offices.

Speaking at the launch event, the chief minister said that the implementation of the E-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System was a crucial step towards ensuring transparency, saving both time and resources.

He said the government was committed to digitizing government operations to enhance efficiency and service delivery while reducing human intervention.

He directed all departments to implement the new e-procurement system to ensure accountability and efficiency.