Expression of Interest for Third Party Validation Services for 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 Expressions of Interest (EOI) from eligible and experienced consulting firms and joint ventures for Third Party Validation (TPV) Services for Solar Works of 100 MW Distributed Photovoltaic Solar Power Plants in Gilgit-Baltistan. This consultancy assignment involves independent verification and validation of solar photovoltaic (PV) and Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) installations, including rooftop PV systems totaling approximately 18.15 MWp with 11.1 MWh BESS across 499 public buildings, and utility-scale PV systems of approximately 82 MWp with 55 MWh BESS at four sites. The scope covers procurement process review, design and technical submission assessments, site inspections, milestone and payment verification, factory acceptance testing witnessing, commissioning and performance verification, and digital asset register management. Items being procured: - Third Party Validation services for solar works of 100 MW Distributed Photovoltaic Solar Power Plants in Gilgit-Baltistan including rooftop and utility-scale PV and BESS systems - Independent review of procurement documents and processes - Verification of design compliance, installation quality, testing and commissioning - Verification of contractual milestones and payments through Commercial Operation Date (COD) - Digital Inspection Management System and GIS-based asset register - Non-Conformance Reporting and corrective action tracking The assignment excludes post-COD operations and maintenance services. The consultancy requires multidisciplinary expertise including renewable energy experts, solar PV and BESS specialists, electrical and civil engineers, QA/QC, HSE, monitoring and data systems, procurement, and quantity surveying. The contract duration extends until 31 December 2028, with services for each lot/site ending at its COD. Applicants must be legally constituted consulting firms or joint ventures with valid PEC registration for Pakistani firms and compliance with PEC requirements for foreign firms. Applicants must demonstrate at least ten years of consulting experience, cumulative consulting experience on at least 250 MWp solar PV and 25 MWh BESS commissioned within the last ten years, and at least three similar completed assignments. Financial capacity requires an average annual turnover of at least PKR 100 million over the last three years. The application process is conducted through the e-Pak Acquisition and Disposal System (EPADS) portal. The deadline for submission of applications is **November 27, 2026 at 10:30 AM** Pakistan Standard Time. Applications must be submitted electronically via EPADS. Technical and financial proposals will be invited only from shortlisted applicants at the subsequent RFP stage. Manual submissions will not be entertained. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure timely registration and familiarization with the EPADS v2.0 portal to avoid last-minute submission issues. Prepare all required forms and supporting documents carefully, including PEC registration, tax compliance, and detailed evidence of relevant experience as per the EOI requirements. Early submission is recommended to mitigate any technical difficulties.