Consulting Services for Carbon Credit Project Design and Validation in Karachi

This tender invites qualified consulting firms or consortiums to provide expert services for the preparation, validation, and issuance of carbon credits under the Sindh Forest Department's afforestation and reforestation project in Karachi. The assignment focuses on developing a comprehensive Project Design Document (PDD) aligned with international carbon standards, facilitating validation and verification processes, and supporting carbon credit registration. The consultancy also includes capacity building for departmental officials on carbon financing and monitoring methodologies. The scope covers baseline assessments, technical studies, stakeholder consultations, and preparation of detailed documentation including biomass and carbon stock estimations. The firm will coordinate with accredited validators and verifiers, manage audit processes, and ensure compliance with standards such as Verified Carbon Standard and Gold Standard. Additionally, the consultant will deliver training workshops for forest officers, develop operational manuals, and provide ongoing advisory support to optimize carbon revenue and integrate co-benefits like biodiversity conservation. Bidders should ensure compliance with PEC categories and maintain valid FBR/ATL status for the 2025-26 financial year. The tender requires submission of a technical proposal only, with financial proposals excluded from initial evaluation. Earnest Money in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) at 2% of the bid amount is mandatory. The contract duration is 18 months, commencing from 15 March 2026. Proposals must be submitted by 23 February 2026 at 11:00 AM to the Chief Conservator of Forests, Mangroves, Sindh, located at Forest Campus, Model Colony, Jinnah Avenue, Malir, Karachi. The technical proposals will be opened as per the stipulated rules, and the selection will be based on combined technical and financial evaluation. Pro-Tip: Carefully review the detailed payment milestones linked to deliverables to ensure cash flow planning aligns with the phased submission and approval process. Also, verify all documentation for compliance with the Integrity Pact and SPPR 2010 to avoid disqualification.