This tender invites qualified consultancy firms to provide architectural and engineering design along with construction supervision services for the International Gemstone Center in Islamabad and Gemstone Centers of Excellence in Gilgit-Baltistan and Azad Jammu & Kashmir. The project aims to establish iconic buildings reflecting local architecture and modern design standards, offering facilities such as labs, offices, exhibition halls, and retail spaces to support the gemstone sector in Pakistan. The Islamabad center will be a high-rise building with multiple floors, while the regional centers will be ground plus three or four floors, all complying with local building codes and environmental standards. The consultancy scope includes detailed site surveys, geotechnical investigations, master planning, landscaping, preparation of bidding documents, and comprehensive construction supervision. The consultant must ensure compliance with Pakistan Engineering Council standards, seismic provisions, fire safety, and eco-friendly zero-energy design principles. The project demands expertise in architectural, structural, MEP design, BIM, and quality assurance, with a focus on security for high-value gemstones. Interested firms must be legally registered with PEC and PCATP, have at least 10 years of relevant experience, and demonstrate financial strength and a clean litigation record. International joint ventures with experience in gemstone-related projects will be favored. The tender requires submission of detailed technical and financial bids, accompanied by an earnest money deposit of 2% of the bid amount and a 10% performance guarantee upon award. Bidders must comply with all PPRA and FBR requirements for the fiscal year 2025-26. The submission deadline is set for 2nd April 2026 at 11:00 AM via the online E-PADS v1.0 portal, with bid opening scheduled the same day at 11:30 AM. Physical attendance for bid opening is allowed at the PGJDC Head Office, Ground Floor PIDC House, Dr. Ziauddin Ahmed Road, Karachi. All bids must be complete, unconditional, and accompanied by required documentation to avoid rejection. Pro-Tip: Ensure your technical bid thoroughly addresses the PEC registration and licensing requirements, and double-check the Earnest Money Deposit format to avoid disqualification. Also, carefully review the local building bylaws for Islamabad, Gilgit-Baltistan, and AJK to tailor your design proposals accordingly.