Consultancy Services for Institutional & Reform Sector Specialist for ML-1 Karachi-Rohri Railway Improvement Project

The Government of Pakistan, through Pakistan Railways, invites Expression of Interest (EOI) for consultancy services under Loan 6056-PAK: Railway Improvement Project (RIP). This project focuses on the design review, institutional strengthening, and PPP/commercialization aspects for the ML-1 Karachi to Rohri (480 Km) Upgradation Project. The Ministry of Railways acts as the Executing Agency while Pakistan Railways is the Implementation Agency. The Project Implementation Unit (PIU) has been established to oversee and guide the overall implementation and performance of the project. Items being procured: - Consultancy services for Institutional & Reform Sector Specialist The consultancy scope includes design review, institutional strengthening, and public-private partnership/commercialization support for the ML-1 railway upgrade. The consultant will provide expert advice and support to enhance project delivery and institutional capacity. Interested consultants must submit their EOIs online via the Asian Development Bank's Consultant Management System (CMS) using the provided online template. The deadline for submission is **27 August 2026**. Access to the Request for Expression of Interest and Terms of Reference is available at www.adb.org/site/business-opportunities/operational-procurement/consulting. Registration on CMS is mandatory at http://cms.adb.org. For technical assistance, contact cmshelp@adb.org. This opportunity is published by Pakistan Railways, located in Lahore, Punjab. The Project Director/Team Leader at the Project Implementation Unit ML-1 Project can be contacted for further information. The submission process is fully electronic through the ADB CMS portal. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration on the ADB CMS portal and carefully follow the online submission instructions to avoid disqualification. Early submission is recommended to address any technical issues well before the deadline.