Hiring of International/National Carbon Market Consultant/Firm for Development, Registration, Validation, Monetisation and Transaction Advisory Services for an Afforestation, Reforestation and Revegetation (ARR) Carbon Project in Gilgit-Baltistan

The Chief Conservator Forests Gilgit-Baltistan invites proposals for hiring an International/National Carbon Market Consultant/Firm to provide development, registration, validation, monetisation, and transaction advisory services for an Afforestation, Reforestation and Revegetation (ARR) Carbon Project in Gilgit-Baltistan. This consultancy is critical for advancing climate action and sustainable forestry in the region. Items being procured: - Development services for ARR Carbon Project - Registration services - Validation services - Monetisation advisory - Transaction advisory services The scope includes comprehensive technical and advisory support for the carbon project, ensuring compliance with international carbon market standards and facilitating successful project implementation. Bidders must submit a Full Technical Proposal (FTP) including all standard forms TECH-1 to TECH-6. This is an open competitive bidding process for national and international firms without restrictions on prior shortlist or past procurement rounds. Eligibility requires firms to demonstrate relevant experience and financial strength, with an effective threshold of an average annual turnover of PKR 100 million over the last three financial years. Financial years FY 2023-24, FY 2024-25, and FY 2025-26 or calendar years backed by audited financial statements are acceptable. Foreign partners' conversion rates will be based on the State Bank of Pakistan's official selling rate as of September 3, 2026. Key dates include the proposal submission deadline on September 22, 2026, at 11:00 AM, with technical proposal opening at 11:30 AM the same day. Proposals must be submitted through the Gilgit-Baltistan PPRA Portal as per the legally binding dates. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your technical proposal strictly follows the Full Technical Proposal format and includes all required forms TECH-1 to TECH-6 to avoid disqualification during the initial screening.