FESCO Trains Officers In Modern Procurement, Contract Management And E-PADS
FAISALABAD, (APP - UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News - 22nd Sep, 2026)
Faisalabad - Electric Supply Company (FESCO) has launched a four-day professional training workshop to strengthen the procurement capabilities of its officers and employees. A specific focus was dedicated to public procurement laws, modern tendering procedures, contract management, and the effective use of the e-PADS digital system.
According to a FESCO spokesman, this workshop, titled “Procurement Life Cycle,” was organized in collaboration with the Center of Executive Learning, The University of Faisalabad (TUF), under the supervision of FESCO’s Organizational Development Directorate at The University of Faisalabad.
The training aimed to equip officials with practical knowledge about legal and regulatory requirements governing public procurement and enhance their understanding of different stages within the procurement process.
Dr Irfan Mahmood led the training sessions, providing detailed insights into the complete procurement cycle, encompassing:
- Procurement planning
- Applicable procurement methods
- Preparation of quotation and bidding documents
- Evaluation of bids
- Contract award
- Performance guarantees
- Amendments to contracts
- Extensions of contract periods
- Claims
- Audit requirements
- Contract close-out procedures.
Officials and employees from several FESCO departments, including Material Management, Technical Services, Project Management Unit, Project Director Construction, Grid Station Construction, Finance, Administration, Civil, and Audit, participated in the workshop.
During the sessions, participants received guidance on the legal framework and requirements of the Public Procurement Regulatory Authority (PPRA), enabling them to better comprehend the regulatory responsibilities involved at various stages of government procurement.
The trainers emphasized the role of e-PADS in streamlining public procurement through digital processes. They suggested that its effective utilization could contribute to more organized, transparent, and efficient procurement procedures.
FESCO Director General (HR) Ghulam Mujtaba Khan expressed his views on the occasion, stating that continuous professional training and capacity enhancement of officers are essential for aligning procurement practices in public-sector organizations with modern requirements. He added:
"Strengthening the practical skills of officials in PPRA rules and regulations, modern tendering procedures, contract management, and e-PADS will not only improve procurement processes but also enhance transparency and accountability at the institutional level."
Ghulam Mujtaba Khan further highlighted that e-PADS represents an important step towards implementing the Government of Pakistan’s "Digital Pakistan" vision by facilitating the transition of public-sector procurement toward a digital platform.