Consulting Services for Development of New Fertilizer Policy

National Fertilizer Marketing Limited (NFML), operating under the Ministry of Industries & Production in Lahore, is seeking consulting services for the development of a new national fertilizer policy. This policy aims to address the evolving industrial, energy, and agricultural landscape of Pakistan, ensuring balanced nutrient availability, industrial competitiveness, and sustainable farming practices. The assignment involves drafting a comprehensive fertilizer policy with a medium-term (2030) and long-term (2035) perspective, covering pricing, subsidy rationalization, investment incentives, supply chain governance, and strategic resilience. The consultancy requires expertise in economic policy research and fertilizer industry knowledge. The team must include an economist with a doctorate and at least 15 years of relevant experience, and a fertilizer industry specialist with a doctorate and 15-20 years of experience. The scope includes preparing inception and draft reports, stakeholder consultations, and a final policy document with an implementation roadmap. The work will be intermittent over approximately three months. Eligible bidders must be registered with FBR/ATL and have relevant experience in research, development, and policy making in the fertilizer sector. Joint ventures and in-house participation are allowed. Bidders must submit a Technical and Financial Bid separately under the Single Stage Two Envelope Procedure. A fixed bid security of Rs. 75,000 in the form of Demand Draft or Pay Order payable to NFML Lahore is required. The bid validity is 120 days from financial bid opening. The submission deadline is Wednesday, 3rd June 2026 at 2:00 PM, with bid opening at 2:30 PM on the same day. Bids must be submitted through the federal PPRA e-PADS web portal and the original bid security must reach NFML Commercial Department at 53-Jail Road, Lahore before bid opening. A practical tip for bidders is to ensure all required documents including CVs, educational certificates, experience certificates, and CNIC copies are complete and properly attached to avoid disqualification during the technical evaluation phase. Strict adherence to submission guidelines and timely delivery of the original bid security is crucial for successful participation.