Hiring of Consultant for Hydrology Study of M-8 (Ratodero - Qubo Saeed Khan) Section

The National Highway Authority (NHA) invites reputable engineering consultants to submit proposals for short term consultancy services for the Hydrology Study of the M-8 (Ratodero - Qubo Saeed Khan) section in the Sindh-North Region. This consultancy requires firms with valid Pakistan Engineering Council (PEC) registration in the relevant field and enlistment on the active Federal Board of Revenue (FBR) tax payer list. The scope includes detailed hydrological analysis and study of the specified highway section to support infrastructure planning and maintenance. Items being procured: - Short term consultancy services for Hydrology Study of M-8 (Ratodero - Qubo Saeed Khan) section The RFP documents are available for free download from the NHA website (www.nha.gov.pk) starting October 13, 2026, or can be purchased from the office of Director Maintenance (Sindh North), NHA Complex, Airport Road, Sukkur, upon written request on firm letterhead with a non-refundable pay order/demand draft of Rs. 1000 in favor of National Highway Authority. The procurement will follow the Single Stage Two Envelopes procedure. Proposals must be submitted in sealed envelopes clearly marked with the tender title and must reach the office of General Manager (Sindh North), NHA Complex, Airport Road, Sukkur by October 28, 2026 at 11:30 AM. Technical proposals will be opened the same day at 12:00 PM, followed by financial proposals of technically qualified firms. Proposals must be hardbound to prevent page tampering. Eligibility criteria include valid PEC registration, FBR active tax status, and compliance with RFP instructions. Earnest money and other bid securities as per RFP apply. Firms providing incorrect information may face legal action or disqualification. Bidders are advised to register on the EPADS (PPRA) e-procurement portal (www.eprocure.gov.pk) promptly as future procurements will require electronic submission. A practical tip for bidders: Ensure your technical proposal is complete and strictly follows the RFP instructions, including proper binding and timely submission, to avoid disqualification at the technical evaluation stage.