Consultancy Services for Third-Party Validation of PSDP Project Establishment of New Meteorological Observatory at Naran and Hostel for Operational Staff at Balakot

The Regional Meteorological Centre (Pakistan Meteorological Department) in Peshawar invites eligible pre-qualified consulting firms to submit financial proposals for undertaking Third-Party Validation (TPV) of the PSDP project titled 'Establishment of New Meteorological Observatory at Naran and Hostel for Operational Staff at Balakot'. This consultancy involves independent validation of physical and financial progress, compliance with approved PC-I, contract documents, and applicable government standards for the Balakot Hostel component of the project. Items being procured: - Third-Party Validation of physical progress and Bill of Quantities (BoQs) of ongoing hostel building and components at Balakot - Development of Work Plan and Cash Plan using Primavera P6 - Preparation of deviation statements and recommendations on variations and tendering - Design of remaining infrastructure components including internal/external MEP - Preparation of detailed BoQs with cost working and revised anticipated completion cost - Provision of draft bidding documents for new components - Provision of necessary drawings, details, and guidelines - Top supervision on a visit basis including verification of IPCs, quality assurance, progress monitoring, and monthly reporting - Preparation of revised PC-I and detailed PC-IV report - Financial audit and record verification The scope covers foundation, civil structure, RCC frame, masonry, roofing, finishing works, quantity verification, and compliance with PC-I for Phase-I (up to 30-06-2026) and Phase-II (01-07-2026 to June 2027). The consultancy requires registration with PEC as a consultant for construction projects including MEP, IT, and networking, valid FBR registration (NTN and GST), affidavit of non-blacklisting, and proof of similar consultancy assignments with government or semi-government entities. The contract value is approximately **Rs. 74.432 Million**. The procurement will follow a Single Stage One Envelope procedure using Least Cost Based Selection (LCBS). Bidders must submit proposals through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) v2.0 portal by **November 10, 2026 at 11:00 AM**. The bid opening will be online on the same day at 11:30 AM. Manual submissions are not accepted. A refundable bid security of Rs. 20,000 in the form of a Call Deposit Receipt (CDR) must be submitted physically before the deadline to the Regional Meteorological Centre, Khyber Road, Peshawar. The successful bidder will provide performance security of 5% of contract value. Payment will be made after successful completion of tasks via AGPR Peshawar. The pre-bid meeting is scheduled for November 6, 2026 at 11:00 AM at the office of the Project Director, Regional Meteorological Centre, Peshawar. Bidders are advised to carefully review the detailed Terms of Reference and eligibility criteria. One practical tip: ensure timely registration and submission on EPADS v2.0 to avoid disqualification due to technical non-compliance. This consultancy offers a significant opportunity for firms with expertise in construction project validation and supervision in the public sector.