Consultancy Services for Hiring of Legal Counsel for PPP Projects

The National Highway Authority (NHA) is inviting proposals from reputable consultants for the hiring of an individual legal counsel to provide consultancy services for Public Private Partnership (PPP) projects. This opportunity is based in Islamabad and is open to individuals who are members of any Bar Council of Pakistan and are listed on the Active Tax Payers List of the Federal Board of Revenue. The consultancy aims to support NHA in legal matters related to PPP initiatives, ensuring compliance and robust legal guidance throughout the project lifecycle. Items being procured: - Consultancy services for hiring of legal counsel for PPP projects (individual consultant) The technical scope includes providing legal advice, drafting and vetting agreements, and representing NHA in legal proceedings related to PPP projects. Consultants must submit proposals strictly in accordance with the RFP, which can be downloaded from the NHA website or purchased from the office of General Manager (P&CA), NHA-HQ, Islamabad. A non-refundable fee of Rs.1,000 is required for the hard copy. Proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes, clearly marked for the intended consultancy, to the General Manager (P&CA) at the specified address. Eligibility criteria include valid Bar Council membership, FBR/ATL registration, and compliance with all instructions in the RFP. A pre-proposal conference will be held on August 21, 2026, at 1100 hours in the NHA Auditorium (HQ) Islamabad. The deadline for submission is **September 3, 2026, at 1130 hours**. Technical proposals will be opened the same day at 1200 hours. All applicants are advised to register with EPADS (PPRA) at www.eprocure.gov.pk immediately, as hard copy proposals will be eliminated in future procurements. A practical tip: Ensure your proposal is complete and all supporting documents are properly bound and indexed, as incomplete or unsubstantiated proposals may be rejected without further consideration.