Consultancy Services for Supporting Operation and Development of Competitive Trading Bilateral Contract Market in Pakistan's Power Sector

The Ministry of Energy (Power Division) of Pakistan invites Expressions of Interest (EOI) from eligible consulting firms for providing consultancy services to support the operation and development of the Competitive Trading Bilateral Contract Market (CTBCM) under the Electricity Distribution Efficiency Improvement Project (EDEIP). This consultancy is aimed at assisting the Independent System and Market Operator of Pakistan (ISMO) in enhancing the power sector's competitive trading framework. Items being procured: - Consultancy services for supporting operation and development of CTBCM The scope includes deploying key experts to undertake multiple tasks as per the detailed Terms of Reference (TOR), which can be downloaded from https://power.gov.pk/ or www.ismo.gov.pk. The consulting firm must have been operational for at least ten years in the same business and provide evidence of at least two prior assignments of comparable nature and complexity. The proposed team should have adequate back-end resources and requisite qualifications to effectively deliver the assignment. Interested firms must submit their EOIs electronically by 02-Sep-2026 at 05:00 pm (PST) to the Project Director, PIU-EDEIP Project (Component-IV), Ministry of Energy (Power Division), Islamabad. The submission should demonstrate the firm's qualifications and relevant experience. The selection will follow the Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) method as per World Bank procurement regulations. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your submission clearly documents your firm's incorporation date and prior relevant assignments to meet the shortlisting criteria effectively. Early preparation of these documents will facilitate timely and compliant submission. For further information, contact details are provided below.