Procurement of Consulting Services for Validation of Financial Model for Karachi Industrial Park Federal Special Economic Zone

The Public Private Partnership Authority (P3A) invites qualified consulting firms to submit proposals for the validation of the financial model developed for the Karachi Industrial Park Federal Special Economic Zone (KIP SEZ) located in Karachi. This consultancy aims to independently validate and, if necessary, reconstruct the financial model underpinning the lease rate structure for the SEZ, benchmark it against local, regional, and global SEZ practices, and recommend a bankable set of project metrics along with a transparent land allocation framework for co-developers. The scope includes reviewing project information, validating key inputs and assumptions, revising the model as needed, and recommending a commercial structure to support rapid industrialization and operationalization of the SEZ. Additionally, the consultant will propose a transparent and competitive framework for land allocation, including eligibility criteria, bid evaluation, parcel sequencing, performance requirements, and safeguards against speculative holding. Items being procured: - Validation and possible reconstruction of financial model for Karachi Industrial Park SEZ - Benchmarking against local, regional, and global SEZ/EZ/EPZ models - Recommendations on lease and development charges - Development of transparent land allocation framework for co-developers The assignment is to be completed within four weeks from commencement. Eligible bidders must be registered firms with relevant experience in financial modelling and transaction structuring for SEZs or comparable industrial infrastructure projects. Bidders must provide bid security of PKR 175,000 in the form of a bank guarantee or bid securing declaration. Proposals must be submitted electronically via EPADS v2.0 by 5th October 2026 at 12:00 PM, with financial proposals opened only for technically qualified bidders scoring at least 70 marks. The evaluation will follow Quality and Cost Based Selection (QCBS) with 80% weight on technical and 20% on financial scores. The contract will be milestone-based with payments upon submission and acceptance of draft report (30%), final report (30%), and formal approval (40%). Bidders are advised to carefully review the detailed terms of reference, eligibility criteria, and submission instructions available on the EPADS portal. Manual submissions will not be entertained. The procuring agency is Public Private Partnership Authority (P3A) based in Islamabad. For inquiries, contact Manager Procurement at +92-301-517-5171 or email khizar.hayat@p3a.gov.pk. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration and submission on EPADS v2.0 platform and prepare all required documents including bid security and technical qualifications to avoid disqualification. Early preparation and understanding of the financial model requirements will enhance proposal quality and competitiveness.