Procurement of Consultancy Services for Third Party Validation of Solar Works of 100 MW Distributed Photovoltaic Solar Power Plants in Gilgit-Baltistan

The Private Power & Infrastructure Board (PPIB) under the Ministry of Energy (Power Division) invites qualified consulting firms and consultants to pre-qualify for the procurement of consultancy services. This procurement is specifically for the Expression of Interest (EOI) for Third Party Validation (TPV) Services related to Solar Works of 100 MW Distributed Photovoltaic Solar Power Plants located in Gilgit-Baltistan. The reference number for this procurement is P171330. Items being procured: - Expression of Interest (EOI) for Third Party Validation (TPV) Services for Solar Works of 100 MW Distributed Photovoltaic Solar Power Plants in Gilgit-Baltistan. The scope involves validation services for solar power projects, ensuring compliance and quality assurance for the distributed photovoltaic solar power plants. This is a consultancy service contract aimed at supporting the Ministry of Energy's renewable energy initiatives. Eligibility is open to all international and national applicants who meet the eligibility criteria outlined in the pre-qualification documents. Interested parties must be registered on the EPADS v2.0 portal and comply with all instructions provided in the pre-qualification documents. The application must be submitted electronically through EPADS v2.0. Key dates include the submission deadline on Friday, November 27, 2026, at 10:30 AM, with the opening of e-applications at 11:00 AM the same day. Manual submissions will not be entertained. Applicants not registered on EPADS v2.0 may register at https://vendors.epads.gov.pk/. A tutorial for registration is available at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MNW6T38v7tc. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure timely registration and submission through the EPADS portal to avoid disqualification due to late or manual submissions. Familiarity with the portal and early preparation of documents will enhance the chances of successful pre-qualification.